FAH101H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Scrovegni Chapel, Coppo Di Marcovaldo
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Fah 216- latest medieval art (june 16, 2016) Marked as the beginning of the renaissance era. Giotto son of a commoner, became a renowned painter after his schooling in 14 th century. Stood as an opposition to germanic art and what vasari believed monstrous greeks [byzantine] Considered to be a return to values of antique roman artistic style. Has similar aesthetics to coppo di marcovaldo same iconography and composition [franciscan cross] Giotto undecorated apron, no narrative to enhanced the figure of christ. With coppo di marcovaldo, christ is depicted with an elegant pose. Giotto, realistic pose he appears to be suffering and has a greenish tint to his skin [emphasized on his dead body] Figure of christ does not look like he is wearing any clothing placed emphasis on christ" vulnerabilities. Both have similar typology served as a reminder of christ" suffering. Depiction of a humanized christ an important theme in late medieval art.
