Vol. 2025 No. 1 (2025)
Articles

A study on the painting language of Giotto, a pioneer of the renaissance

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  • Jae-hoon Lim,
  • Matthew Jones
Jae-hoon Lim
Seonje Art Center, 87, Nogog- ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Special City, 04140, Republic of Korea
Matthew Jones
Seonje Art Center, 87, Nogog- ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Special City, 04140, Republic of Korea
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Published 08-01-2025

Keywords

  • Giotto di Bondone,
  • Renaissance,
  • painting language,
  • humanism,
  • spatial perspective,
  • tempera technique,
  • painting materials,
  • artistic innovation
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Abstract

This article delves into the painting language of Giotto di Bondone, a pioneer of the Renaissance, analyzing his significant position in art history and his influence on subsequent generations. The article begins with an overview of Giotto's life and artistic background, then proceeds to a detailed analysis of his breakthroughs in painting conventions, how he emerged from the influence of Byzantine art, and introduced humanistic spirit. It continues by exploring how Giotto's works extracted figures and objects from life, and his attention to and practice of space and perspective, reflecting his focus on real life and the pursuit of painting realism. Finally, the article deciphers the materials and painting methods of Giotto's tempera works, including the selection and use of supports, grounds, pigments, and medium agents, as well as specific painting steps and techniques. Through these analyses, the article demonstrates how Giotto, with his unique artistic techniques and spirit of innovation, paved the way for the development of art during the Renaissance period.

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