1267-1337

Painter found him sketching his fathers sheep when 12

Apprenticed in a wool shop but convinced to move to art

Giotto possibly nickname Ambrogio (Ambrogiotto) or Angelo

(Angelotto) Father also “a person of good standing” Lifelike flyPerfect circle

Clear and simple solutions to basic use of space and volume, structure and solidity of 3-dimensions.

Best arts: human figuresHeart of sacred history to express spirituality Architectural commission

1305Fresco StyleLife of Virgin and ChristSupreme masterpiece of the

Early Renaissance

Scrovegni Chapel (Arena Chapel)

The Last Judgment

Pentecost

Life of the Virgin

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