In contrast, the Greek style of pottery was called Geometric from 1000-700 B.C. ... The pottery of the late Geometric Period (1000-700 B.C.) is characterized by two-dimensional stylized patterns, effectively designed but bearing little relation to nature. Between 700 and 600 B.C. this geometric style gave way to new interest in representation and Asian influence encouraged the use of floral and arabesque designs and the adoption of Asian monster and animal themes. With influences from the Near East and Egypt, shapes in Greek art became larger and more curvilinear in the Orientalizing period...

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