Renaissance art and the ancient philosophers: a study in the representation of ideas
Abstract
When Rrenaissance artists painted portraits of ancient philosophers, they relished the challenge of creating paintings to depict abstract ideas, such as the fluid nature of individual identity. This presentation will illuminate the fundamental human concerns found in these great Renaissance masterpieces.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Architecture and Art History Studies
Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
Renaissance Literature and Culture
Publication details
- Journal / source
- VIUSpace (Vancouver Island University Library)
- Publication date
- 11 March 2026
- Language
- EN