The School of Athens (from the Stanza della Segnatura) 1510-11

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"The School of Athens" is a fresco painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael, which was created between 1510 and 1511. It is one of the most famous and iconic artworks of the High Renaissance period. The fresco is located in the Stanza della Segnatura, one of the four Raphael Rooms in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican. Commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate his private library, the room was intended to encapsulate the intellectual pursuits of mankind, and "The School of Athens" represents philosophy.

Spanning approximately 500 x 770 cm, the fresco depicts a gathering of ancient Greek philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists, engaged in various activities of teaching, learning, and discussion. The scene is set in an imposing architectural space that reflects Renaissance ideals of symmetry and perspective. At the center of the composition are Plato and Aristotle, the two towering figures of Greek philosophy, each holding their respective books, "Timaeus" and "Ethics." They are surrounded by other luminaries of the ancient world, including Socrates, Pythagoras, Euclid, and Ptolemy, among others.

Raphael's masterful use of perspective and his ability to convey the individual characters and their interactions have been widely praised. The fresco is also notable for including likenesses of contemporary figures such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and possibly Raphael himself, thereby bridging the gap between the classical world and the Renaissance.

"The School of Athens" is celebrated for its embodiment of Renaissance humanism, as it places the ancient philosophers on the same level as the Christian religious figures painted elsewhere in the Vatican. The fresco has been analyzed extensively for its symbolism, composition, and the identities of the figures portrayed. It remains a quintessential example of Renaissance art and continues to be studied for its artistic significance and historical impact.

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