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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    2. "School of Athens" - The figure of Plato 8

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    2. "School of Athens" - The figure of Aristotle 2

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    2. "School of Athens" - The figure of Socrates 2

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    2. Elli's Suggested Epicurus - Detailed Discussion of The Man in Orange

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    2. "School of Athens" - The grouping to the left of center

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    2. Raphael As He Relates to the "School of Athens"

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