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Antique Framed Print : Science Allegorised
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Science Allegorised
Philosophy enthroned, surrounded by the sciences - Grammar, Rhetoric, Linguistics, Music, Arithmetic, Geometry and Astronomy, with Socrates and Plato and scholars writing
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Allegorised Allegory Arithmetic Astronomy Enthroned Geometry Grammar Linguistics Philosophers Philosophy Plato Rhetoric Scholars Sciences Socrates Surrounded
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.6cm x 24.4cm (7.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This image, titled "Science Allegorised: Philosophy Enthroned," is a testament to the profound interconnectedness of philosophy and the sciences during the medieval period. The central figure in this allegory is Philosophy, regally enthroned and adorned with a crown and a veil, symbolizing wisdom and knowledge. Surrounding her are the embodied personifications of various sciences, each paying homage to their queen. To her left, Grammar and Rhetoric, the foundational disciplines of education, hold their symbols, a rod and a scroll, respectively. Next to them, Linguistics, represented by a book and a quill, signifies the importance of language in the pursuit of knowledge. Music, depicted with a lyre, represents the harmonious balance and order that underpins the universe. The mathematical sciences, Arithmetic and Geometry, are personified as a man measuring a circle with a compass and a woman counting numbers on her fingers. Astronomy, the study of the heavens, is represented by an observant scholar gazing up at the stars with a celestial globe in hand. Two of the most influential philosophers in Western thought, Socrates and Plato, are also present in this image. Socrates, with his characteristic hemlock cup, symbolizes the price of wisdom, while Plato, holding a book, represents the transmission of knowledge through teaching and writing. The scholars and scholars in this image emphasize the collaborative nature of philosophy and the sciences, with each discipline contributing to the greater understanding of the world and the human condition. This allegorical representation of Science Allegorised: Philosophy Enthroned, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a powerful reminder of the enduring relationship between philosophy and the sciences, and the importance of knowledge and wisdom in shaping human civilization.
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