Bust of Plato -molded marble. 37 cm

Description

Bust of Plato -molded marble. Reproduction of a high-quality sculpture made of molded marble (marble powder with resin). The aging finish is achieved with patinas based on natural earth, giving the statue an appearance and texture very similar to an ancient piece.

Measurements: Width: 22 cm. Depth: 18 cm. Height: 37 cm.

Approximate weight: 10 kg.

Bust of Plato -molded marble. The original statue we reproduce is based on a Roman copy made from a Greek original from the 4th century BCE. The original piece is located in the Pio-Clementino Museum of the Vatican.

Plato (427 BCE-347 BCE) is one of the most influential philosophers of classical antiquity. A disciple of Socrates, he founded the Academy, an institution that played a crucial role in the development of Western philosophical thought. His written work, mainly in the form of dialogues, addresses a wide range of topics, from ethics to politics and epistemology.

In his Theory of Ideas, Plato posited that things in the sensible world are only imperfect shadows of the true, eternal, and immutable realities that exist in the world of ideas, an abstract dimension of perfect forms. In his influential work “The Republic,” Plato explores justice and the role of the individual in the ideal society, proposing the idea of a government of the wisest. Although some of his ideas have been debated, Plato’s legacy has endured to the present day, forming one of the foundations of Western philosophy.

We can identify Plato’s philosophy as the philosophy of Unity. A philosophy that inspires a model of human fulfillment: seeking truth, doing good, promoting justice, and creating beauty.

Decorating with reproductions of sculptures of famous figures and philosophers, such as this bust of Plato, adds a unique dimension to our home. By incorporating these artistic pieces, we can merge art with history and philosophy, creating an environment that inspires reflection through admiration for these figures and recognition of their contributions to the field of universal knowledge.