Giotto
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Giotto
Summary
Giotto is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vicchio[2]. He was born on January 1, 1267[3]. He passed away in Florence[4]. He died on January 8, 1337[5]. He worked as a painter[6], architect[7], goatherd[8], sculptor[9], and muralist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,618 views/month, #6,619 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Giotto was born in Vicchio[2].
- Giotto passed away in Florence[4].
- Giotto was born on January 1, 1267[3].
- Giotto was born on 1276[12].
- Giotto was born on January 1, 1266[13].
- Giotto died on January 8, 1337[5].
- Giotto is buried at Florence Cathedral[14].
- Giotto's father was Bondone[15].
- Giotto held citizenship in Italy[16].
- Giotto held citizenship in Republic of Florence[17].
- Giotto's professions included painter[6].
- Giotto's professions included architect[7].
- Giotto's professions included goatherd[8].
- Giotto's professions included sculptor[9].
- Giotto's professions included muralist[10].
- Giotto worked as a designer[18].
- Giotto's field of work was architecture[19].
- Giotto's field of work was painting[20].
- Giotto held the position of court painter[21].
- A notable student of Giotto was Taddeo Gaddi[22].
- A notable student of Giotto was Bernardo Daddi[23].
- A notable student of Giotto was Puccio Capanna[24].
- A notable student of Giotto was Ottaviano da Faenza[25].
- A notable student of Giotto was Pace di Bartolo[26].
- A notable student of Giotto was Guglielmo da Forli[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: IT[29]
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Began / founded: 1266[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1337-01-08[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 2fb51c85-fb7b-448d-9f54-60aae1197617[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Giotto's place of birth was Vicchio[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1267[3], 1276[12], and January 1, 1266[13]. His father was Bondone[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], architect[7], goatherd[8], sculptor[9], muralist[10], and designer[18]. Fields of work include architecture[19], an academic discipline[33] and painting[20], a method[34]. Giotto held the position of court painter[21]. Notable students include Taddeo Gaddi[22], a painter[35], 1300–1366[36]; Bernardo Daddi[23], a painter[37], 1290–1348[38], specialised in painting[39]; Puccio Capanna[24], a painter[40], 1400–1400[41]; Ottaviano da Faenza[25], a painter[42], 1201–1400[43]; Pace di Bartolo[26], a painter[44], b. 1250[45]; and Guglielmo da Forli[27], a painter[46], b. 1350[47].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Scrovegni Chapel[48], a chapel[49], in Italy[50], founded in 1305[51]; Saint Stephen[52], a painting[53], in Italy[54], founded in 1320[55]; Giotto's Campanile[56], a bell tower[57], in Italy[58], founded in 1298[59]; Giotto's O[60]; Virgin Mourning[61], a fresco[62], in Italy[63], founded in 1310[64]; and Fragment of the Navicella Mosaic[65], a mosaic[66], in Italy[67]. Things named for him include he[68].
Death and Burial
Giotto died on January 8, 1337[5]. He passed away in Florence[4]. He is buried at Florence Cathedral[14].
Why It Matters
Giotto ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,618 views/month, #6,619 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
He has been cited as an influence by Sophía Vári[71], a painter[72], 1940–2023[73], of Greece[74], specialised in jewelry[75] and Cennino Cennini[76], a painter[77], 1360–1440[78].
Entities named for him include he[68].
FAQs
Where was Giotto born?
Giotto's place of birth was Vicchio[2].
Where did Giotto die?
Giotto passed away in Florence[4].
Who were Giotto's parents?
Giotto's father was Bondone[15].
What did Giotto do for work?
Giotto worked as painter[6], architect[7], goatherd[8], sculptor[9], and muralist[10].
Who did Giotto influence?
Giotto has been cited as an influence by Sophía Vári[71] and Cennino Cennini[76].