Let's discuss symbolism of the figure of Socrates here. Are we even sure this is Socrates?
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March 11, 2017 at 6:27 PM
Let's discuss symbolism of the figure of Socrates here. Are we even sure this is Socrates?
This seems absolutely characters of SOCRATES both in terms of its coherence with the geometric proportions of his actual bust, as well as the symbolic features of a challenging stare and scowl, expressing what a "gadfly" he was to Athenians.