The Landscape (spring fresco) is a beuatifully detailed and intricate work of art. It is most amazing because its color and size are phenomenal and easy to appreciate. When I saw this piece of art in my reading I immediately thought of the wall murals that are becoming such a popular trend for nursery's today. As a nanny with over 8 years experience in my job field I have seen many different mural paintings done. Everything from lifelike animals to nature scenes to fictional disney characters are all played out on the walls of childrens bedrooms now. And it is no wonder. Who wouldn't want to wake up every morning to see something peaceful or fun. Often times murals like these bring happiness not only to the children, but to the parents who commission the murals. Not unlike the Minoans, the people of our civilization have a natural desire to bring peace and beauty to the indoors. The need to almost bring the outside inside has been a growing trend for quite a few years. Every blog I seem to do is yet another bit of evidence that proves to me how much the human race hasn't changed in terms of life and art. Other than the advancement of technology we really aren't that different. I included a sample mural from a childs room above next to the spring fresco. Notice the choice of calming colors the artist chose to reflect nature. The mural is very realistic and natural in what I can only assume was th artists intent. Both works of art relay the feeling of natures peace and beauty just in different ways.