Today in class we discussed the idea of progress that has been consistently emphasized in Italian Art. I saw this most clearly when we looked at Cimabue vs Giotto\u2019s Enthroned Madonna. This is where I really understand the rebirth aspect of the Italian Renaissance. It is a very Greek thing, for artists to look at each other\u2019s work and attempt to improve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I tend to be of the belief that some personality can be lost when there is an overemphasis in naturalism. I like the gold foils of Cimabue\u2019s Madonna, I resonate more with a rendering of Maria that is allegorical, and more figurative than naturalistic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, I also want to discuss The Lamentation, as it is one of my favorite Giotto\u2019s. I think this painting is where I start to distinguish the body as a means of expression and sentimentality. He really captures grief as an activity of movement, in the arms, the wailing, even the movement of facial features to express profound sorrow. I also think the composition of this painting is important. H<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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