Reflection on Diversity and Global Learning

Chapter 18 

Cimabue was a renowned painter who was highly sought in the late 12 th and early 13 th century. Some of his notable works include painting monumental crucifix and the church altarpieces. He is known for his high demonstration of sensibility which was closely associated with reality. On the other hand, Giotto was also a major artist of this period whose painting consisted of immense solidity and weight. In depicting the faces of individuals, he highlighted an individualized and expressive figure that further emphasizing on reality ( Stokstad, & Cothren, 2010). Therefore, in the depiction of figures, the artists made significant efforts in building a sense of reality. The structural representation and orientation of human figures by the two artists were almost the same. However, minor differences could be seen in their use of colors. Cimabue mainly used pink, purple, and blue while Giotto primarily employed black, orange and green. In representing angels, Cimabue portrays them facing the viewer while those by Giotto face Madonna and Christ. 

Chapter 19 

The Flemish School of Painting mainly emerged in the 15 th century with their significant work mostly based on manuscript illumination. Most of the artists had a Christian origin, and this was emphasized by the fact that the church commissioned them. Most of their painting focused on biblical sermons, Christian stories, and parables ( Stokstad, & Cothren, 2010). The Flemish art emergence was mainly influenced by the flourishing trade and the rise of wealthy individuals who influenced painting through commission and purchase. The Flemish painting primarily originated in Antwerp which is present-day Belgium. Some of the notable Flemish painters include Van Dyck, Rubens, and Pieter Bruegel amongst others. What as common among the painters is that they illustrated an individual narrative approach in their work, with their political, spiritual, and social messages carried in their painting. The technique of the Fleming painting involved attention to detail, a unique subtlety, and the use of vivid colors. 

Reference  

Stokstad, & Cothren, M., (2010).  Art History Portable, Book 3: A View of the World, Part One . Pearson.