To start today’s class, we continued looking at altarpieces created by Cimabue and Giotto. What stuck out to me most about the comparison of the two was the clear and direct influence that Cimabue had on Giotto. The key artistic elements of the altarpieces may have their differences, like color pallets for example, but all in all the altarpieces have alot of similarities. This motivation from another is always interesting to see especially considering they are only one generation, or about 30 years apart. Another striking piece in the relationships of these two altarpieces is that they are now displayed in the same gallery for viewing. Being able to view the two side by side must be an excellent experience where one can notices even more of the motivation that Giotto got from Cimabue.
We then discussed northern Europe, where the people sought a more realistic representation of life. This part of the lecture focused on royal families and their collecting of the artwork. While I find learning about these families exciting, I am also excited to learn about other types of people who may have collected art or been involved in the art scene.