Greek Philosopher

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The old one This statue gives us a glimpse of the wisdom of a Greek philosopher. Who is depicted? A philosopher is someone who practices philosophy, which involves making rational inquiries into areas that are outside of either theology or science. The term "philosopher" comes from the Ancient Greek (philosophos) meaning "lover of knowledge". The coining of the term has been attributed to the Greek thinker Pythagoras (6th century BC). Technical/Specification about the statue A bust is a sculpted representation of the upper part of the human figure, depicting a person's head and neck, and sometimes a portion of the chest and shoulders. The piece is normally supported by a base. These forms recreate the likeness of an individual. These may be made from any medium used for sculpture, such as marble, bronze, terracotta or wood. A parallel term, bust, is a representation of the upper part of an animal or mythical creature. More about the artist The artist remains unknown.