Description of the The School of Athens by Raphael

<Tab/>The School of Athens by Raphael is a complex painting with a fascinating composition. The subjects, building, composition and his use of color make it a compelling piece. This painting is extremely decorative and complex. With various tools, Raphael was able to emphasize different aspects and pull the viewer into the work. Because of the colors used in the painting, and the setting, this painting seems to be of religious or educated figures.
This painting has many subjects, most of which appear to be male. Knowing that most renaissance paintings have both genders, one…