Talkin' About a Revolution: Giotto, Masaccio, and Michelangelo
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1h 5m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar where he will explore the revolutionary painting styles of three of the greatest artists in history. From Giotto’s definitive break with the Byzantine style, to Masaccio’s emotion and perspective, to Michelangelo’s idealized vision of the male nude, these artists set the course of painting for centuries to come.
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