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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