The School of Athens (1510), by Raphael depicts the power that the students must have by their elegant clothes and the knowledge by the use of light throughout the painting.
The lighting in the picture is symbolic of the enlightenment one receives when obtaining knowledge. The multitude of people at this school also signifies strength in numbers and the joy of learning together. This piece was created during the Renaissance, a time when Europe was celebrating their knowledge and educational reform. The figures in the painting are believed to be ancient Greek philosophers, such as Plato, Aristotle, and Pythagoras (Wikipedia).
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