The painting school of athens by raphael uses the linear perspective technique. what characteristic does the painting contain?
some objects in the painting appear to be close, while others seem to be far away.
the painting experiments with numerous innovative light forms and color schemes.
the painting presents a flat and one-dimensional picture to observers.
some objects of the painting appear to be realistic, while others seem artificial.

The linear perspective technique was said to be first used by Filippo Brunelleschi during the Renaissance period. The distinct characteristic of this technique is creating an illusion of depth in an otherwise flat painting or drawing. Like that shown in the picture, you perceive some things to be nearer or farther away, understanding the context of depth. The answer is 

Some objects in the painting appear to be close, while others seem to be far away.

One was to hold a leash on a despot and future despots to come, another was set to ensure no despots ever came to power.