First, just note how old this is: ca. 3,200 - 2,000 BCE by most estimates.

Secondly, many sites and guide books do not really call your attention to this as a separate development - sometimes they can almost imply that is it part of Minoan or Mycenaean culture.

This culture left behind painted ceramics, and other artifacts. The most remarkable, or at least to modern eyes, are the statues. Unfortunately, I do not have any copyright free pictures to add here, but check out the links below. The statues are angular, very stylized and often compared to Cubist works of the 20th century. They are often found in graves. There exact cultural significance is undetermined.

Goulandris Foundation Museum of Cycladic Art Near the Plaka in Athens.. (Up 8/28/04) Additional pictures and information can be found here. (Up 8/28/04)

Museum of Antiquities at the U. of Saskatchewan. (Up 8/28/04)