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A marble bust of the Hellenistic philosopher Epicurus (341-270 BCE), founder of Epicureanism. 2nd century CE Roman copy of an earlier Greek original. (Vatican Museums, Rome)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2016, January 23). Epicurus Bust, Vatican Museums. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4466/epicurus-bust-vatican-museums/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Epicurus Bust, Vatican Museums." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 23, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4466/epicurus-bust-vatican-museums/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Epicurus Bust, Vatican Museums." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 23 Jan 2016. Web. 31 Mar 2023.
