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Duomo/ Florence Cathedral (1420-1436) – Brunelleschi -solved chief problem by adding double shell -simplified overdone means of support by reducing weight of masonry -herringbone brickwork pattern takes weight off -substituted horizontal cable chains with stone ribs -designed all scaffholding -invented special hoisting apparatus for transporting business material -first work of new style -blend of liberal…

tunic-general this garment was made of a length of woven material or animal skin. It was typically folded in half, sewn up the sides with a slit for a neck opening. loin cloth-general This was made of cloth or fur and designed to cover the genital areas. cape-general This was a piece of fabric or…

GIOTTO, ARENA CHAPEL, PUDUA, FRESCO, 1305 – A SMALL CHAPEL CONNECTED TO A PALACE (FAMILY OF BANKERS) -NEXT TO A HOLY ROMAN ARENA GIOTTO’S USE OF LIGHT AND SHADOW -MARY’S GRIEF SHOWS HER HUMANITY (HUMANISM) -ORGANIZED IN 3 DIFFERENT ROWS 1. TELLS THE STORY OF MARY 2. SHOWS CHRIST’S LIFE 3. PASSION (CHRIST’S DEATH AND…

Proto-Renaissance 1300-1400 Advanced use of space, foreground mid, back. More depth between and in figures, Better use of light, better composition, not everything is centered, Use of figures in framing device. Focal point by gaze, leading lines from hills. More Color range, Fresco painting (wet paint into wet plaster) Still used halos, Some depth but…