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Leonardo Da Vinci on Giotto: "After him art declined",
By Bill King (Reno, Nv., United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: THE WORLD OF GIOTTO C.1267-1337. (Hardcover)
Time Life Library of Art - Complete Set of 28 Books is the biggest bargain in appreciation and history of art ever, especially now as the books are widely available used.The World of Giotto, by Sarel Eimerl. The Arena Chapel at Padua is something like the world would not see again until Michaelangelo painted the Sistine 200 years later. The world may some day see the third act. Eimerl displays the art world just before Giotto entered it, until just after his exit. This is a feature of all the books in the set, we see in detail how each volume's subject relates to their universe. Yet, never are we subjected to artificial additives: i.e. topics socially relevant today which were irrelevant during the age in study. Truth in art is beauty and this is beautiful study of Giotto is my favorite from the Time Life set. By the way, Giotto was a family man, and there are some well known historical quotes displaying a sharp wit: Dante asked him why he produced beautiful frescoes and yet plain children. His famous reply: 'I made them in the dark'.
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As a self-taught artist all my life, I am always learning from the masters. This book is invaluable in learning certain techniques to help you come up with your own.
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The World of Giotto, C. 1267-1337, by Sarel. Eimerl (Hardcover - Apr. 1967)
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