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In the painting "School of Athens," why do you think Raphael chose to paint the Greek philosophers, and to paint some of them to resemble his contemporaries?

Answer 1

The "School of Athens" represents the largest and greatest philosphers for its time, mathematicians, and scientists gathered together in classical antiquit to share all of the ideas and learn from one another. Raphael, I think, chose to paint himself standing alongside the Greek philosophers to exemplify philosophy, poetry, law, and theology.

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The figures in the fresco exemplify Philosophy, Poetry (including Music), Theology, and Law; by including resemblances of his contemporaries, he is comparing their work to the famed philosophers, putting them in the leagues of those with 'divine inspiration'.