thefreedictionary.com - Giotto

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Giotto was an Italian painter and architect. Considered the father of European art, he turned from the formulaic, impersonal Byzantine style to a more natural representation of human expression and movement. Compared with the gracefulness of Byzantine forms, Giotto's figures are monumental, even bulky, but imbued with a new compassion for the human being. His innovative style likely influenced Renaissance artists. His main works are cycles of frescoes inside churches in what Italian cities?
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  1. architect
    someone who creates plans to be used in making something
    Giotto was an Italian painter and architect.
  2. considered
    carefully weighed
    Considered the father of European art, he turned from the formulaic, impersonal Byzantine style to a more natural representation of human expression and movement.
  3. European
    of or relating to or characteristic of Europe
    Considered the father of European art, he turned from the formulaic, impersonal Byzantine style to a more natural representation of human expression and movement.
  4. formulaic
    in accordance with some established rule, style, or pattern
    Considered the father of European art, he turned from the formulaic, impersonal Byzantine style to a more natural representation of human expression and movement.
  5. impersonal
    not relating to or responsive to individuals
    Considered the father of European art, he turned from the formulaic, impersonal Byzantine style to a more natural representation of human expression and movement.
  6. style
    how something is done or how it happens
    Considered the father of European art, he turned from the formulaic, impersonal Byzantine style to a more natural representation of human expression and movement.
  7. representation
    standing in for someone and speaking on their behalf
    Considered the father of European art, he turned from the formulaic, impersonal Byzantine style to a more natural representation of human expression and movement.
  8. expression
    the communication of your beliefs or opinions
    Considered the father of European art, he turned from the formulaic, impersonal Byzantine style to a more natural representation of human expression and movement.
  9. compare
    examine and note the similarities or differences of
    Compared with the gracefulness of Byzantine forms, Giotto's figures are monumental, even bulky, but imbued with a new compassion for the human being.
  10. figure
    alternate name for the body of a human being
    Compared with the gracefulness of Byzantine forms, Giotto's figures are monumental, even bulky, but imbued with a new compassion for the human being.
  11. monumental
    of outstanding significance
    Compared with the gracefulness of Byzantine forms, Giotto's figures are monumental, even bulky, but imbued with a new compassion for the human being.
  12. bulky
    of large size for its weight
    Compared with the gracefulness of Byzantine forms, Giotto's figures are monumental, even bulky, but imbued with a new compassion for the human being.
  13. imbue
    spread or diffuse through
    Compared with the gracefulness of Byzantine forms, Giotto's figures are monumental, even bulky, but imbued with a new compassion for the human being.
  14. compassion
    a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
    Compared with the gracefulness of Byzantine forms, Giotto's figures are monumental, even bulky, but imbued with a new compassion for the human being.
  15. innovative
    introducing new ideas or creative methods
    His innovative style likely influenced Renaissance artists.
  16. likely
    having a good chance of being the case or of coming about
    His innovative style likely influenced Renaissance artists.
  17. influence
    a power to affect persons or events
    His innovative style likely influenced Renaissance artists.
  18. Renaissance
    period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages
    His innovative style likely influenced Renaissance artists.
  19. main
    most important element
    His main works are cycles of frescoes inside churches in what Italian cities?
  20. cycle
    a periodically repeated sequence of events
    His main works are cycles of frescoes inside churches in what Italian cities?
  21. fresco
    a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
    His main works are cycles of frescoes inside churches in what Italian cities?
Created on Fri Aug 01 07:05:43 EDT 2014

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