This paper reexamines the most well known and commonly studied Cypriot stone sculpture without im... more This paper reexamines the most well known and commonly studied Cypriot stone sculpture without imposing the expectations of contemporary gender roles as means to identify the function and meaning of these idols. Seeing as the craftspeople of Cyprus clearly demonstrated their skill in depicting fine details, the emphasis of this paper is to interpret potential belief systems, both social and spiritual, based on the intentional placement- or absence- of genitalia in the expected areas. Employing visual analysis, and careful intention regarding gender bias, this paper draws attention to the importance the early prehistoric Cypriot culture appeared to place on plurality within the singular self.
This paper reexamines the most well known and commonly studied Cypriot stone sculpture without im... more This paper reexamines the most well known and commonly studied Cypriot stone sculpture without imposing the expectations of contemporary gender roles as means to identify the function and meaning of these idols. Seeing as the craftspeople of Cyprus clearly demonstrated their skill in depicting fine details, the emphasis of this paper is to interpret potential belief systems, both social and spiritual, based on the intentional placement- or absence- of genitalia in the expected areas. Employing visual analysis, and careful intention regarding gender bias, this paper draws attention to the importance the early prehistoric Cypriot culture appeared to place on plurality within the singular self.
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