Giotto, The Last Judgment, Arena Chapel, part 4 (of 4)

Giotto, Arena (Scrovegni) Chapel, 1305-06, fresco (Padua, Italy)
speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
part 1: • Giotto, Arena Chapel, ...
part 2: • Giotto, Arena Chapel, ...
part 3: • Giotto, The Lamentatio...
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[@marqbarq5977]

This whole series has been so enlightening. Thank you so much for all the hard work.

[@alchemist4evr]

One thing I notice is although Judas is portrayed in hell hanging, Christ is surrounded by his disciples, six on each side. Did Christ get a replacement for Judas, or does Judas get to be in heaven after some purgatory since he DID make the whole dying for our sins and saving our souls thing happen.

[@smarthistory-art-history]

Matthias replaces Judas.

[@Pepijnisdebom]

wonderful to see!

[@damedesuka77]

Wow, this is an absolute masterpiece.
I know nothing about art history, but if someone showed me these paintings and say that they're painted like 50-100 years ago I would believe it. It just feels so modern.
Everything looks natural. It's still highly symbolic but looking at the varied ways the characters are posed, their facial expressions, the narrative in each piece, and how sharp everything looks, it's like reading a modern comic instead of a medieval painting.

[@LondonLite02]

As an art historian specializing in the Renaissance, it makes me so happy to read this comment!

[@tfairy7499]

A heartfelt thank you for this wonderful series.

[@renedepaula]

maybe the children coming out of their coffins are unbaptised babies...

[@firasaboud9722]

Thanks for sharing this, really helpful

[@Sasha0927]

My goodness, that thumbnail.
I was excited to see more examples of the virtues and vices in this video. It's fun to try to interpret the reasons they were depicted as they were. Desperation didn't waste any time linking you to a devastating potential consequence of that vice. I'd love to know what the little figure being held in Infidelity meant - an idol? What is she holding? It's so intriguing.

[@charlottev.7095]

Excellent as usual👍

[@arcitejack]

Amazing that people took this literally.

[@marthavillegas6250]

Thank you!

[@MrAllallalla]

I also love the individuality of the elect, all different head shapes, ages and professions

[@onthewater59]

U guys are great December 2 2022