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What is Plato’s gesture in School Of Athens, and what is meant by it? a. He motions towards Earth, signifying that everything c...Question
What is Plato’s gesture in School Of Athens, and what is meant by it?
a.
He motions towards Earth, signifying that everything can be understood from gathering scientific knowledge from the material earth.
b.
He points up to heaven, signifying that everything is a reflection of Forms that reside in heaven.
c.
He points to the other beings, signifying that everything comes from interaction among beings.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
a.
He motions towards Earth, signifying that everything can be understood from gathering scientific knowledge from the material earth.
b.
He points up to heaven, signifying that everything is a reflection of Forms that reside in heaven.
c.
He points to the other beings, signifying that everything comes from interaction among beings.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
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**B. He points up to heaven, signifying that everything is a reflection of Forms that reside in heaven.**
In Raphael's "School of Athens," Plato is depicted pointing upwards, which represents his theory of Forms and the realm of ideal, abstract concepts that exist beyond the material world.
**B. He points up to heaven, signifying that everything is a reflection of Forms that reside in heaven.**
In Raphael's "School of Athens," Plato is depicted pointing upwards, which represents his theory of Forms and the realm of ideal, abstract concepts that exist beyond the material world.