Giotto


        Giotto (full name Giotto di Bondone) was a painter. He lived from 1270-1337. He came from Italy, and was known for his religious paintings.

In this painting by Giotto, Jesus is seen dead being mourned by his mother Mary and his followers. Angels from above are seen flying down to see him. This piece was created in 1305.  Giotto uses emphasis to make Jesus stand out, as he is the center of attention in the piece. He also uses contrast between the bright gold of the halos and the dark grays of the background. The halos help the people stand out from the background. 
After observing this piece closely, I found the angels quite strange. Their heads are disproportionate to their bodies, and their faces are exaggerated and morphed. 

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  1. Flora AckleyFebruary 21, 2018 at 4:14 PM

    I really like the aesthetic of your blog and your description of this painting!

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