Summary: Art History: Artistic Rivalry

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• Florence: 1300-1500

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• What was the first case of artistic rivalry according to Dante?

  When Giotto di Bondone exceeded Cimabue in 1300.

• What did Lorenzo Valla say about artistic rivalry as a concept?

  That is was the only way to create the best art possible. In order to stimulate artists, they needed to know about each other and be in competition with one another. That way, they could both study the arts and improve it.

• Who competed against one another as part of artistic rivalry?

  1. Artists against contemporary artists.
  2. Artists against artists from Antiquity.
  3. Patrons against patrons.
  4. Cities against cities.

• Why did patrons care about commissioning art?

  Because their name would be on it and it would do their reputation good.

• Why was Giotto di Bondone's Death of St. Francis of Assisi so important?

  The monks show emotion, look realistic and are actually standing in space. The painting was logical and convinced onlookers of its importance. In a way, it showed them how to react to such a tragic scene.

• What is the main difference between Torriti's The Death of the Virgin and Di Bondone's The Death of St. Francis of Assisi?

  The Death of the Virgin is a flat work of art. It does not contain depth or much emotion.

• What did Boccaccio say about Giotto di Bondone?

  That his art was a shining monument to the greatness of Florence.

• Which city felt most inspired by Giotto di Bondone's art, and what did they create in turn?

  Siena. In turn, Pietro Lorenzetti painted The Birth of the Virgin (1342), which based its use of space, volume and emotions on The Death of St. Francis of Assisi. However, this painting was set in an actual room, whereas Giotto's was not.

• What did Florence do in 1400 to defend its reputation against Siena?

  New doors had to be designed for the Baptistry and this was done through a competition. The designs of Brunelleschi and Ghiberti were chosen.

• What did Brunelleschi base his Sacrifice of Isaac on?

  On the Spinario.