4. Art Talk - Late Medieval, Giotto & Duccio

4. Art Talk - Late Medieval, Giotto & Duccio

Step 1 – Images: Giotto, Madonna Enthroned, (Ognissanti Madonna), from the Chiesa di Ognissanti (All Saints Church), Florence, ca. 1310, tempera & gold leaf on wood & Duccio, Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints, principal panel of the font of the Maestá altarpiece, from Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy 1308-11, tempera & gold leaf on wood

Step 2 – This Discussion is divided into 2 parts

1. What are the similarities and differences?  Make sure you include a minimum of 2 similarities and differences for both images.  For example, the formal elements with color & line.  Please read the textbook & the Instructor PDF file.  This will enable you to include specific information in your answer. 
   
2. Do you think the size of the architectural structure influenced the size of the altarpiece?  Giotto’s altarpiece was inside of a church & Duccio’s altarpiece was inside of a cathedral (very large church).