Cyprus at the Crossroads

​The third-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus is located at the crossroads of some of the most fascinating civilizations in history. Human civilization in Cyprus dates back to the Neolithic period, from 8900 BC.​

To the east, the Mesopotamian rivers gave rise to the earliest record of human civilization in the 10th Millenium BC. To the south, Egypt rose to become the pre-eminent civilization from the fourth Millenium BC.

To the northeast, the Mycenean and Minoan cultures created the first seeds of Geometric, Archaic and Classical cultures, later overtaken by Rome.
 

Our long history includes Mycenean and Minoan civilizations, Archaic and Classical Greece, Hellenistic and Roman Periods, Byzantium, Venetian and Ottoman periods, and finally British rule and independence.

These cultures have all influenced the art, language and cultural fabric of the Island.

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This Masterclass will take a look at the long history of human settlement in Cyprus together with the most significant artistic and cultural artefacts and influences from these times. In doing so, we set the stage for the first ART.Cy Conference & Exhibition.

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Philip Ammerman ​

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An avid Greek art collector, Philip studied at Princeton University, Cornell University, Oxford University and the University of Barcelona. He specializes in investment advisory and digital innovation. Philip advises public agencies, financial institutions, enterprises and entrepreneurs on innovation, technology and growth. He has implemented over 400 projects, delivering over € 7 billion in invested resources across a number of industries.

Born in Athens, Philip moved to Limassol in 2016.

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