Modern School of Athens - Amy Eldredge

Johnny Depp is widely recognized in the entertainment industry due to his versatile acting skills and ability to bring eccentric and complex characters to life. Johnny Depp has played many memorable characters including Jack Sparrow, Edward Scissorhands, and Sweeney Todd. His experience within the acting industry has solidified his position as an influential figure in today's world.

Emma Watson is globally known for her incredible talent as an actress, especially in the movie series "Harry Potter" where she played the iconic role of Hermione Granger. Additionally, Emma Watson is also an advocate for gender equality and women's rights, resulting in contributions to feminist movements such as the HeForShe campaign. These two characteristics have caused Emma Watson to become globally recognized and respected.

Anne Hathaway has contributed majorly to the acting and film industry, her most notable roles were in "The Princess Diaries" and "Les Miserables" where her emotional performances took the world by storm. Similarly to Emma Watson, Anne Hathaway has also contributed to a variety of philanthropic movements and organizations including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Lollipop Theater Network. Her advocacy and acting skills have propelled her into a lifestyle filled with respect and influence.

Dwayne Johnson, commonly known as "The Rock", has immersed himself in very diverse industries including wrestling, acting, and songwriting. In the past, Dwayne Johnson has established himself as a professional wrestler and grew tremendously famous from his matches in WWE. With his newfound fame, The Rock became an actor starring in the iconic films "Jumanji" and "Jungle Cruise". Finally, Dwayne Johnson has established himself as a great singer, with songs such as “You’re Welcome” and “It’s About Drive, It’s About Power” reaching vast audiences and exemplifying the immense impact Dwayne Johnson has had on the global world.

Suzanne Collins wrote the iconic trilogy, The Hunger Games, a captivating dystopian novel that has been read by millions of people worldwide. Her novels have heavily influenced Young Adult Literature and many works today. This trilogy has received various awards from Goodreads and the Golden Duck Awards. The Hunger Games has inspired fan communities and merchandise to arise from the legacy left by Suzanne Collins.

George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair) was known for his dystopian novels Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm which include his insights on politics and society. These novels were deemed as classic works, both allegorical novels that critiques political corruption. These novels have been adapted into films and television shows that still gain popularity. Orwell's signature writing style is easily recognizable due to its directness and clarity, helping form an identity that has continued to influence our society.

Stephen King is known as one of the most influential horror writers of all time with numerous novels such as The Shining, The Stand, and It. Stephen King revolutionized horror novels with chilling narratives and vivid characters. His hit novels have been translated into numerous languages and adapted into films. Stephen King has also received multitudes of awards such as the Alex Awards and Bram Stoker Awards. His legacy has left a lasting impact, spooking avid horror readers to extreme degrees.

J.K. Rowling is the author of the famous series Harry Potter, which has become the best-selling book series in history with over 500 million copies sold worldwide. The Harry Potter series has been translated into numerous languages and has been adapted into multiple successful movie and film series. Harry Potter itself has reached very vast audiences and has established itself as a globally known book series. With the success of her series, J.K. Rowling herself has also drawn a lot of fame and established herself as an incredible, imaginative, storyteller.

Robyn Rihanna Fenty (more commonly known as Rihanna) has left a major impact on the world and global music industry. With 14 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, alongside a multitude of Grammy Awards, Rihanna has become one of the best-selling musicians. Aside from music, Rihanna also has a tremendous impact on the cosmetic industry with her own brand, Fenty. Rihanna has become the first black woman to own or lead a luxury fashion brand under the LVMH conglomerate. Rihanna is forever pushing set boundaries and exhibiting her creativity, resulting in a sustained impact on modern culture.

Shakira Ripoll (known as Shakira) has generated a lasting impact on the music industry. Shakira is known for her energetic performances and unique music. Her music blends multiple cultures including Latin, Pop, and Reggaeton, consequently promoting Latin music on an international scale. Her most famous songs consist of "Hips Don't Lie" and "Whenever, Wherever". Additionally, Shakira performed at the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the Super Bowl in 2020, securing her place as an incredible musician who is globally recognized and her enduring influence in the music industry.

Justin Bieber has exponentially risen in fame from a very young age, his first album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 Chart and included several chart-topping songs. Justin Bieber has also received numerous awards from a variety of award shows including the Grammys, American Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards, showcasing his dominance over the musical industry. Justin Bieber revolutionized modern-day pop music and continues to demonstrate his talent and influence.

Micheal Jackson is often known and referred to as the "King of Pop" as he is one of the most influential figures in the music industry to this day. His album "Thriller" remains the best-selling album of ALL time with an estimate of over 66 million copies sold. Similarly, Micheal Jackson holds multiple Guinness World Records and awards that secure his position as an extremely influential figure. His creation of iconic dances such as the Moonwalk still influences modern dance and sets the standard for innovative dance moves. Finally, his lasting legacy still shapes our world today, exemplifying his immense impact.

Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft which has become one of the largest and most influential technological companies in the world. Microsoft has demonstrated many groundbreaking discoveries in software innovation such as the Windows operating system. This operating system is used by millions of computers worldwide and continues to grow in popularity. Additionally, Microsoft has played a major part in the gaming industry with the creation of gaming consoles and services such as the Xbox. Bill Gates's major contributions to technological advancements secure his position as one of the most influential figures in modern history.

Elon Musk is known for founding Tesla and SpaceX, both incredibly successful companies. Tesla has become one of the leading electric vehicle companies in the world that promotes sustainable transportation in a fashionable way. Many of Tesla's electrical cars have grown incredibly popular due to their performance and the lessened environmental impacts they exhibit. SpaceX is also a well-performing company with numerous achievements, for example, the first crewed orbital spaceflight by a private company. Elon Musk has launched many ambitious projects and furthered technological advancements in the electrical car industry alongside space exploration securing his place as an impactful figure in history.

Steve Jobs, a co-founder of Apple Inc., has impacted our world in many ways. Apple Inc. was established in 1976 and revolutionized computers, more specifically home computers. Additionally, Steve Jobs developed very innovative products such as the iPhone and MacBook which are used in almost everyone's daily life. The iPhone shaped the smartphone industry and furthered communication and entertainment in our everyday world. Steve Jobs has immensely impacted the technological landscape and established himself as a well-known historical figure.

Jeff Bezos is best known for founding Amazon in 1994. Since then, Amazon has become an e-commerce center with a wide variety of products and services offered. Jeff Bezos has also played a big role in Tech Innovation with advancements in artificial intelligence and logistics with the creation of the robot Alexa and Amazon Prime. Finally, Jeff Bezos is also widely known for his incredible wealth as one of the wealthiest individuals in the entire world. Jeff Bezos and Amazon have largely shaped e-commerce and consumer behavior, establishing Bezos as an influential figure.

The School of Athens showcases the different philosophical beliefs between the Theoretical Side and the Practical Side while addressing the connections between art, philosophy, and science during the High Renaissance era in Italy. Hidden within this painting are the four elements of air, fire, water, and earth, which are shown through the respective colors of purple, red, blue, and brown. In order to include aspects of the original painting in my Modern School of Athens, I have chosen to categorize my people into separate categories based on their careers (Actors/Actresses, Entrepreneurs, Authors, and Musicians) while showing the "marriage" between them.