Thank - Wonderful video. Among the three Madonnas presented on a slide, the Duccio execution is far more advanced then others. I DO treasure Giotto and Cimabue, but Duccio is a major creator. A Van Eyck ... a century back. Perfect line, marvelous pigments and unaccountable flows of interaction with our eyes! A treat! Thanks again.
Mary's expression gets to me in this one. It's like she's thinking about what Simeon told her in the temple.. Love the blue and gold of her cloak, though. The detail of the pseudo-script is beautiful.
Well observed. It’s because Byzantine (it‘s capital was Constantinople, now the city of Istanbul) was so near to the Ottoman empire the ornaments and decorations in their art was greatly inspired by muslim ornaments (cause, well, they are beautiful). And because Byzantine (which was the eastern catholic empire) had spread to parts of Italy and Constantinople (back then) was invaded by catholic crusaders (yes, because money), bringing back art etc. around that time, these influences where going strong in Florence.
One of the best channels on TH-cam. Keep it up.
This is appreciated. All your work is top notch.
Thank - Wonderful video. Among the three Madonnas presented on a slide, the Duccio execution is far more advanced then others. I DO treasure Giotto and Cimabue, but Duccio is a major creator. A Van Eyck ... a century back. Perfect line, marvelous pigments and unaccountable flows of interaction with our eyes! A treat! Thanks again.
Mary's expression gets to me in this one. It's like she's thinking about what Simeon told her in the temple.. Love the blue and gold of her cloak, though. The detail of the pseudo-script is beautiful.
Maybe Cecilia Giménez can restore it?
She not taking calls....funny post👍👍👍😂🤣😅🤣😂
1:23 Can we talk about that church, though?
Yes, we have an entire video about it, smarthistory.org/alberti-santamarianovella/
The symbols at the top of the throne looks like mosque icons.
Well observed. It’s because Byzantine (it‘s capital was Constantinople, now the city of Istanbul) was so near to the Ottoman empire the ornaments and decorations in their art was greatly inspired by muslim ornaments (cause, well, they are beautiful). And because Byzantine (which was the eastern catholic empire) had spread to parts of Italy and Constantinople (back then) was invaded by catholic crusaders (yes, because money), bringing back art etc. around that time, these influences where going strong in Florence.
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