The minoan culture was named after king minos of crete, who ruled around the time of 1350 b. c.–1250 b. c. . unlike their contemporaries the egyptians, there was no oppressive priesthood or rigid artistic styles, and minoan art reflected a freedom and willingness to assimilate other artistic traditions from throughout the region. use the passage to answer the question. which phrase gives an example of the kind of art described by the text? a. pottery depicting athletes competing in a javelin contest b. an illustration of women leading secluded lives c. a painting of soldiers in a phalanx formation d. a fresco showing leaping dolphins