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It also has a place in the room where books actually get read, next to a lamp, where the gold catches the light in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudies, libraries and evening reading corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesks and home office walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of Plato, Socrates and Greek philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeoclassical gallery walls and grouped hangs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraduation, retirement and milestone gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed matte canvas print with a low-glare, non-reflective surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton-polyester composite canvas with a proprietary matte coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenguard Gold certified latex inks, non-toxic and fade-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStretched on a radial pine frame from FSC-certified, sustainably sourced wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlim 1.25″ frame depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleven square sizes from 6″ × 6″ to 36″ × 36″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour frame colours: Black, Espresso, White and Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSawtooth hanging hardware fitted; arrives ready to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust with a dry, soft cloth as part of normal cleaning. For a mark, use a barely damp cloth, press lightly and dry the spot straight away. Keep sprays, solvents and abrasive materials off the canvas, and hang it away from steam and long hours of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the quote come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlato's Apology, his account of the trial of Socrates in 399 BC. Socrates says it in his own defence, after the verdict, explaining why he will not accept a sentence that requires him to give up philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat did he mean by examined?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot self-analysis in the modern sense. He meant putting your beliefs to the test in argument — asking what you actually mean by justice or courage, and following the answer even when it makes you look foolish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a dark wall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The charcoal ground reads as a solid block against pale walls and looks intentional there. On a dark wall, choose the White or Natural frame so the edge of the piece stays visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size works above a desk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16″ or 20″ for a standard desk or console. Go to 24″ and above for a wide wall, and use the 8″ to 12″ sizes for a shelf ledge or as part of a cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e: part of \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/philosophy-collection\"\u003eThe Philosophy Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. 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