Implied lines in the lower half of the painting set the suggested geometric shape of a rectangle that houses the group of men standing on top and below the stairs of the building in an almost perfect quadrant. ... Variety is contrasted by the different attributes each man attains (wardrobe, size, shape, etc.) because no two men look exactly alike. Raphael presents School of Athens in symmetrical balance because the forms on either side correspond to each other in size, shape, and placement. ...

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The Parthenon may not appear to be incredibly innovative or novel in shape, but the features that I have outlined in this essay prove otherwise. The geometrical precision of its design, its rich sculpture and extraordinary size and the characteristic architectural refinements that give the temple a cohesive and powerful appearance all contribute to its deserved fame and sense of individuality and it is far from being just a "box with a lid on it!" ...

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