In the painting "School of Athens", why do you think Raphael chose to paint himself standing among the Greek philosophers, and to paint some of the Greek philosophers to resemble his contemporaries Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci?

The figures in the fresco exemplify Philosophy, Poetry (including Music), Theology, and Law; by including resemblances of his contemporaries, he is comparing their work to the famed philosophers, putting them in the leagues of those with 'divine inspiration'.

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"School of Athens" represents the greatest philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists gathered together from classical antiquity to share all the ideas and learn from each other.

Raphael chose to paint himself standing beside the greek philosophers to exemplify philosophy, poetry, theology, and law. He is comparing their work with the famed and famous philosopher putting them with the divine philosophy with the divine inspiration.

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