Malermester Giotto: kunst gennemtrængt af humanitet : fortællinger i den store italienske gotiske kunst omkring 1300 : billedsprog, myter, historisk virkelighed

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"With nine special subjects, Giotto's art is explored. That's Mary's aisle, Jesus' presentation in the temple, the entry into Jerusalem, the washing of the feet, the wedding in Cana, the infanticide, the cleansing of the temple, Noli me tangere and Mary's annunciation. What is being told to contemporary citizens? What resonates today? Giotto's painterly voice is concentrated with dark humor. His shapes and colors are clear and simple with fixed rhythms. There is balance between the earthly and the heavenly. Humans can act in Giotto's painted world. There is a reality to recognize. The biblical myths are fertilized with relevant material. People are shown the way in the world where the market with trade and money takes up a lot. It does not have to end with mental emptiness, rawness and hard battles in the various cities like Padua, Florence and Siena. There is hope for care and a stronger community. Humans can become robust"--Provided by publisher.