The use of perspective in both Raphael’s The School of Athens and Asher Brown Durand’s Kindred Spirits emphasizes the different subjects of each painting and distinguishes between significant and detail oriented additions to the pieces. Although perspective is used to reach a common goal throughout both pieces, each artist relied upon contrasting approaches to the perspective in order to accentuate certain elements of their work. For example, Raphael applies the one-point perspective system to his piece in an effort to make the painting seem realistic and relatable to viewers. Meanwhile, Durand prefers atmospheric perspective to emphasize nature landscape over human creation. While each style presents a unique element to their work, overall,
