The School of Athens

Raphael

Created:

Movement:

1511

High Renaissance

key Notes:

Philosophical Gathering; Renaissance Perspective

Dimensions:

500 cm × 770 cm

medium:

Fresco

Difficulty:

Beginner

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story of the work:

"The School of Athens," painted by Raphael between 1509 and 1511, is a fresco located in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, specifically in the Stanza della Segnatura. It depicts an assembly of ancient philosophers, with central figures Plato and Aristotle, symbolizing the convergence of classical philosophy and Renaissance humanism.

Description of the work:

"The School of Athens" by Raphael, measuring 500 cm by 770 cm, is a fresco that exemplifies High Renaissance art through its harmonious composition and use of perspective, depicting an assembly of classical philosophers and scholars within an architecturally grandiose setting. The painting is characterized by its balanced arrangement of figures, dynamic poses, and the central placement of Plato and Aristotle, which draws the viewer's eye to the vanishing point, enhancing the illusion of depth and space.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Manually Sourced

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