Minoan pottery, particularly the 'Marine Style,' is characterized by depictions of:
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Correct answer: Sea creatures such as octopuses, shells, and coral
Minoan art celebrated the natural world. The Marine Style (late Minoan period) featured fluid, dark-on-light depictions of sea life that wrapped around the contours of pottery vessels.
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