The School of Athens: Visually Representing the Flow of Knowledge

The video explores Raphael's 'The School of Athens,' focusing on its central figures, Plato and Aristotle, and their philosophical differences. It highlights the presence of various philosophers and mathematicians in the painting, including Pythagoras, Euclid, and Hypatia. Raphael's use of real models, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, is discussed, emphasizing the Renaissance belief in contemporary greatness. The painting's Roman architectural elements are analyzed, asserting Rome as a center of knowledge in the 1500s.

What does Plato's upward gesture in 'The School of Athens' symbolize?

• The importance of physical reality

• The flaws of human senses

• The concept of ideal forms

• The temporariness of earthly things

Which philosopher in the painting is known for his work in categorizing information?

• Plato

• Epicurus

• Aristotle

• Averroes

Who is the only woman depicted in Raphael's 'The School of Athens'?

• Diotima

• Hypatia of Alexandria

• Sappho

• Aspasia

Which Renaissance artist is depicted as Heraclitus in the painting?

• Vermonte

• Raphael

• Michelangelo Buonarroti

• Leonardo da Vinci

What architectural style is featured in 'The School of Athens'?

• Byzantine

• Athenian

• Roman

• Egyptian