Epicurean Symbolism in Art, Music, Literature, Poetry, and Movies
The depiction or artistic presentation of Epicurean philosophical themes in art, music, literature, poetry, and movies.
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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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This is a subforum for members to share their own poetry on Epicurean philosophical themes - themes such as Epicurus, the Garden in Ancient Athens, aspects of Epicurean philosophy, Nature - the natural world - the universe - and the enjoyment there-of, the choices or avoidances of pleasure in accord with Epicurean philosophy, pleasure as a guide, etc.
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Pacatus
November 19, 2023 at 4:23 PM
Post here information helpful to those who are interested in 3d printing copies of busts, rings, statues, or other artifacts of interest to Epicureans
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Use this for posting on Epicurean art related topics which do not already have a designated folder.
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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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This is for discussion of modern art and anything after the 14th century, and which contains Epicurean philosophical themes.
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Julia
July 3, 2024 at 11:32 AM
"Epicureanism and Philosophical Recruitment in Ancient Greece
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