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Giotto and the flood of Florence in 1333 : a study in catastrophism, guild organisation, and art technology, Erling S. Skaug

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Giotto di Bondone was the key figure in the transition from medieval to modern in European painting. It is well known that he, on 12 April 1334, was appointed architect of the Cathedral of Florence, and that he made a design for the campanile. But it has never been explained why he was offered that task, and at that particular point of time. Was it just an honorary position for the aging artist, shortly before his death? Or was his actual commission to organise the rebuilding of vital parts of the city after the disastrous flood of 4 November 1333-- the worst catastrophe of its kind until the one in 1966? By this angle of approach, based upon the textual evidence of the nomination, it becomes possible to put together several pieces of a puzzle that makes up an entirely new picture of a moment in the history of Florence. Elements as different as Giotto's stay at the French court in Naples, the introduction of punched decoration in Florentine painting, the dating of some of his problematic altarpieces, the Florentine painters' place in the city's guild structure as shown by their formal titles, and a perhaps surprising glimpse into Giotto's workshop in its late period can all be shown to be causally connected
Language
  • eng
  • lat
  • ita
  • eng
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Edition
First edition.
Extent
111 pages
Contents
  • Giotto, "the greatest painter in the world"
  • Catastrophism and history-writing
  • The flood of Florence in 1333
  • Giotto's appointment as Master of Works of the Commune
  • "Master" vs. "Painter" in Florence c. 1225-1420
  • Giotto's signed altarpieces
  • Gold tooling and sphragiology
  • Punch work in Florence
  • The new Louvre Crucifixion
  • The Baroncelli-Bologna group
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix I: Giotto's nomination as Master of Works of the Commune of Florence on 12 April 1334 (Latin original and English translation)
  • Appendix II: The formal title "master" and "painter" in Florence in the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries
Isbn
9788809790759
Instance
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Giotto and the flood of Florence in 1333 : a study in catastrophism, guild organisation, and art technology
Title
Giotto and the flood of Florence in 1333
Title remainder
a study in catastrophism, guild organisation, and art technology
Statement of responsibility
Erling S. Skaug
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Author
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Language
  • eng
  • lat
  • ita
  • eng
Summary
Giotto di Bondone was the key figure in the transition from medieval to modern in European painting. It is well known that he, on 12 April 1334, was appointed architect of the Cathedral of Florence, and that he made a design for the campanile. But it has never been explained why he was offered that task, and at that particular point of time. Was it just an honorary position for the aging artist, shortly before his death? Or was his actual commission to organise the rebuilding of vital parts of the city after the disastrous flood of 4 November 1333-- the worst catastrophe of its kind until the one in 1966? By this angle of approach, based upon the textual evidence of the nomination, it becomes possible to put together several pieces of a puzzle that makes up an entirely new picture of a moment in the history of Florence. Elements as different as Giotto's stay at the French court in Naples, the introduction of punched decoration in Florentine painting, the dating of some of his problematic altarpieces, the Florentine painters' place in the city's guild structure as shown by their formal titles, and a perhaps surprising glimpse into Giotto's workshop in its late period can all be shown to be causally connected
Biography type
contains biographical information
Cataloging source
OBE
http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
1938-
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Skaug, Erling S.
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Language note
In English, with summary in Italian and additional text in Latin
LC call number
ND623.G6
LC item number
S53 2013
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Giotto
  • Giotto school of painting
  • Painting
  • Artists' tools
  • Floods
  • Florence (Italy)
  • Giotto
  • Artists' tools
  • Floods
  • Giotto school of painting
  • Painting
  • Italy
  • Giotto
Label
Giotto and the flood of Florence in 1333 : a study in catastrophism, guild organisation, and art technology, Erling S. Skaug
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Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-111)
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volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Giotto, "the greatest painter in the world" -- Catastrophism and history-writing -- The flood of Florence in 1333 -- Giotto's appointment as Master of Works of the Commune -- "Master" vs. "Painter" in Florence c. 1225-1420 -- Giotto's signed altarpieces -- Gold tooling and sphragiology -- Punch work in Florence -- The new Louvre Crucifixion -- The Baroncelli-Bologna group -- Conclusion -- Appendix I: Giotto's nomination as Master of Works of the Commune of Florence on 12 April 1334 (Latin original and English translation) -- Appendix II: The formal title "master" and "painter" in Florence in the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries
Dimensions
30 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
111 pages
Isbn
9788809790759
Lccn
^^2014405546
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
color illustrations
System control number
  • (OCoLC)868060116
  • (OCoLC)ocn868060116
Label
Giotto and the flood of Florence in 1333 : a study in catastrophism, guild organisation, and art technology, Erling S. Skaug
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-111)
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Giotto, "the greatest painter in the world" -- Catastrophism and history-writing -- The flood of Florence in 1333 -- Giotto's appointment as Master of Works of the Commune -- "Master" vs. "Painter" in Florence c. 1225-1420 -- Giotto's signed altarpieces -- Gold tooling and sphragiology -- Punch work in Florence -- The new Louvre Crucifixion -- The Baroncelli-Bologna group -- Conclusion -- Appendix I: Giotto's nomination as Master of Works of the Commune of Florence on 12 April 1334 (Latin original and English translation) -- Appendix II: The formal title "master" and "painter" in Florence in the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries
Dimensions
30 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
111 pages
Isbn
9788809790759
Lccn
^^2014405546
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
color illustrations
System control number
  • (OCoLC)868060116
  • (OCoLC)ocn868060116

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