The School of Athens represents all the greatest mathematicians, philosophers and scientists from classical antiquity gathered together sharing their ideas and learning from each other. These figures all lived at different times, but here they are gathered together under one roof.
The two thinkers in the very center, Aristotle (on the right) and Plato (on the left, pointing up) have been enormously important to Western thinking generally, and in different ways, their different philosophies were incoporated into Christianity.

"The School of Athens" is a stunning portrayal of intellectual exchange! It beautifully brings together great minds from different eras, showcasing the spirit of collaboration and learning. The central figures, Plato and Aristotle, represent contrasting philosophies, which adds depth to the composition.