Giotto Research Paper

The Renaissance period known as “Rebirth” was a period of time in which literature and art were highly valuable, some of today's most valuable art pieces were created during this era. Before the Italian Renaissance it was the Gothic age, art during the Gothic age if very different from that of the art of the Renaissance. The Gothic age began during the Middle Ages, when religion was very important and daily life was revolved around God. The style of Gothic was mainly seen in architecture, many Cathedrals and churches were created based on the style of Gothic. During the Renaissance period artist conveyed a more humanistic form of art, they focused on portraying realism in their works. This new kind of culture that was based on humanism grew …show more content…
Giotto Di Bondone is known as The Father of Painted Pictorial Art. The early Renaissance artist portrayed the element of naturalism, which focused on creating natural pieces of art. Giotto was drawn to Classical Art and his works led to the change of Europe coming out of the Gothic age and entering the Italian Renaissance. According to the book Gateways to Art (page. 466), Giotto created a more believable, human space, which was part of the transition from Gothic to the Italian Renaissance. Artists like Giotto opened up a new path for future high Renaissance artists, such as the artist Michelangelo. Michelangelo was a “Renaissance man”, he was an iconic figure who was able to establish a new form of creative and realistic style. Moreover, his ideas introduced a new style of classical forms and he was able to create some of the most valuable art pieces this world has come to know, his creations include the Day, Night, and Dusk sculptures, The Last Judgement, the Pieta, the David sculptures, and the Sistine Chapel ceiling paintings. Michelangelo had a passion for art and philosophy, if it was not for earlier artist like Giotto, he would have not been inspired and lead to create such beautiful and breathtaking art