The 'Prince of the Lilies' is a famous example of what kind of Minoan art?
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Correct answer: A painted relief fresco
The 'Prince of the Lilies' is a restored wall painting from Knossos. It is a relief fresco — the plaster was molded into low relief before being painted to give the figure a three-dimensional quality.
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