Epicurean Art And Symbolism

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Epicurean Art / Symbolism - General Discussion

Use this for posting on Epicurean art related topics which do not already have a designated folder.
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Proposed Emblems of Ancient Epicureans
Joshua July 12, 2023 at 9:38 PM
Ancient and Modern Poets with Epicurean Philosophical Themes
Cassius February 24, 2023 at 10:41 AM

The "School of Athens" - By Raphael (1509 ce) - Where Is Epicurus?

Discussion of Raphael's "School of Athens" Fresco. The discussion started and goes into detail in the pinned thread. As it appears that this discussion will go on much longer, it is now moved to its own forum where threads may be extended to discuss additional details of Raphael and the figures in the fresco.

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The Wreathed Figure In Blue - Epicurus? Democritus? Someone Else?
Cassius May 25, 2021 at 4:04 PM
"School of Athens" - The grouping to the right of center
Cassius May 24, 2021 at 8:18 PM

Iconography of Epicurus - Past and Present

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Epicurean Rings / Jewelry / Coins / Mementos
Kalosyni May 25, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The Facial Expression of Epicurus
Cassius April 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM

Epicurean Art From Classical Antiquity

Epicurean Art from Classical Antiquity - including sculptures, mosaics, rings, cups, and other historical artifacts -- including reproductions, both Greek and Roman, and modern replicas.
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The "Leaping Pig" from Herculaneum (& modern iterations)
Eikadistes April 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Getty Villa in California - Museum Modeled on the Herculaneum Villa de Papyri
Kalosyni December 11, 2024 at 8:26 AM

Epicurean Art After Classical Antiquity

This is for discussion of modern art and anything after the 14th century, and which contains Epicurean philosophical themes.
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Profile Picture Icons
Kalosyni February 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Epicurus Dines by Genevra Catalano (2022)
Eikadistes October 30, 2023 at 2:11 PM

Bernard Frischer's "The Sculpted Word"

"Epicureanism and Philosophical Recruitment in Ancient Greece
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"The Sculpted Word" - Cover and Excerpts
Joshua April 14, 2021 at 10:05 PM
Frischer (Bernard) - "The Sculpted Word"
Hiram April 28, 2017 at 1:46 PM

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