“In power The Titan”
The first work I want to tell you about is a frame that connects the whole mythology together.
From the Greek literature of the classical period, several poems about the war between the Olympian Gods and the Titans are known.
In fact, this is a war for power over the world between two generations of deities. On the one hand, there were The Titans are an ancient generation, the children of Uranus (heaven) and Gaia (earth). They were led by Kronos. On the other hand, the Olympian gods, the children of Kronos, led by his son Zeus.
This epic war lasted for ten years, long before the appearance of the human race. The Olympians, led by Zeus In the end, they won and consolidated their power over the world.
“King of the Gods”
The gods of Olympus may have looked like this. In this case, that’s how I imagine Zeus. The image symbolizes the formation of his greatness on the sacred mount Olympus.
Zeus is the god of heaven, thunder and lightning, the ruler in charge of the whole world. He was considered the main and most powerful of the Olympian gods.
“Atlac”
This image shows us an Atlac holding a stone on his shoulders. In mythology Zeus placed the firmament on the shoulders of this mighty Titan.
I interpreted this stone as our planet Earth. In this case, it symbolizes that she needs our support. We must all join forces to support our planet in order to prolong life on earth, including the lives of our descendants.
“Lord of the Underworld”
The photo shows Hades, the brother of Zeus, the god of the kingdom of the dead.
The black background symbolizes the darkness of the underworld, and Hades sits on a stone throne. There are human skulls under God’s feet, which give the painting a more dramatic appearance and serve as an additional reference to this mythological setting.
“Poseidon”
The supreme sea god, lord of the seas and oceans, one of the three main Olympian gods, along with his brothers Zeus and Hades.
Poseidon was characterized by a stormy and sullen disposition. He was fierce and hard-tempered, and pursued those who insulted him with relentless anger. For example, he brutally persecuted Odysseus because he blinded his son, the cyclops Polyphemus.
“Discus Thrower”
There is an antique statue of the same name, which inspired me to create this one. Photo.
It is one of the most famous statues of antiquity. It was created by the ancient Greek sculptor Miron (worked around 450 BC).
The Discus Thrower has become a symbol of ancient athletics, harmony of body and spirit. In a broader sense, the image represents the moment of the highest tension before the decisive action, inner concentration. This sculpture inspired masters from different eras — from Michelangelo and Rodin to expressionist sculptors and pop art authors. The image of the discball has also become the emblem of modern sports organizations and Olympiads.
“Spartan Warrior”
At the height of its greatness, the Spartan army was the most powerful and dangerous military force in Ancient Greece. Greece, and all its valor was based primarily on military strategy, which included training both the mental abilities of the soldier and his fighting qualities.
History Sparta as a powerful state ended in the 2nd century BC. Its decline was caused by a complex of internal crises and external attacks that undermined the foundations of its social system and military power. Sparta did not disappear instantly, but its role as a leading force in Greece ended.
“Javelin Thrower”
Since ancient times, the spear has been used by humans in hunting and in battles. The reasons for this are its low cost and high efficiency, ease of handling and training.
“Thinker”
Greece has given the world some of the most important thinkers in history, such as Socrates, Aristotle, Pythagoras, Archimedes, Plato, and others.
Ancient Greece, known as the cradle of civilization and the birthplace of democracy, gave rise to countless original ideas that define our lives today.
