Late Medieval/Early Italian Renaissance

 

Giotto's work shows an important step toward Renaissance humanism. Note his use of color, individual-humans and realism, incorporation of quazi realistic architecture. In short, we are stepping away from iconography and toward humanism.  Most of the below decorate the Basilica of Saint Francis, in Assisi, Italy.

 

Giotto (1266-1337)

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Giotto. Homage of a Simple Man. 1295-1300. Fresco. St. Francis, Upper Church, Assisi, Italy.


Giotto. Preaching to the Birds. 1295-1300. Fresco. St. Francis, Upper Church, Assisi, Italy.


Giotto. Christ Entering Jerusalem. 1304-1306. Fresco. Capella degli Scrovegni, Padua, Italy

 

Giotto. The Kiss of Judas. 1304-1306. Fresco. Capella degli Scrovegni, Padua, Italy.