Giotto was a very famous medieval artist; even though most people do not know who he is. He was the artist who originally made paintings and sculptures look realistic. His teacher is also very famous; this is because he is considered the best painter in the world and very good with mosacis as well. His name is Cimabue and taught Giotto the trade of art as his apprentince. Giotto became so good at art that he was desired by kings, popes and mostly new religious orders. Even after his death, the people cherished his ideas and opened an art school under his teachings. It’s amazing that one person could and still does inspire artwork, not only in their time but today as well! Without him we might still have never none realistic art and just make made up scenes or expressionless artwork.
Other famous artist from medieval Europe are people such as Arnolfo Di Cambio and Duccio Di Bounin Segna. Arnolfo was the greatest know architect of his day and sculpture. Both styles of art go together so it really is no surprise that he was good at architecture and sculpting, if you think about it. Also Arnolfo Di Cambio died in 1302 which is about the time of Giotto who died in 1337. Though Arnolfo was a great artist, so was Duccio Di Buonin who was famous for finding the art of Sienese painting! Sadly he died shortly after Arnolfo in the year of 1319. Yet this great acomplishment he discovered, will make him remembered forever.
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