By Elena Sollazzo
Greece as a seafaring collection of city states (thalossocracy) Motif in Greek arts There is evidence of trade with other societies in cultural aspects of the civilization Yet… History
As can be seen in art, there is a duality in the Greeks’ attitude toward the sea. Respect & Fear Argument
"The Triumph of Neptune & Amphitrite" -By Nicolas Poussin, Oil painting on canvas -Currently at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Son of Cronus & Rhea, an Olympian As a symbol of the sea Other associations as a god Horses, earthquakes Poseidon (or, Neptune)
Respect: -Shows admired traits of Greek society.
Fear: Chaotic Formal Elements: