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Crucifix
by Cimabue
StyleRenaissance
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Cimabue produced this monumental crucifix for the Basilica of San Domenico in Arezzo. The work represents medieval Italian painting at its height. Cimabue's crucifixes influenced his pupil Giotto and later generations.
The figure of Christ shows Byzantine influence combined with new naturalism. This crucifix remains at the Basilica of San Domenico in Arezzo.
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About Crucifix
You can see it at Basilica of San Domenico, Arezzo in Arezzo, Italy. Cimabue created it. Cimabue created this monumental crucifix for the Basilica of San Domenico in Arezzo.
Cimabue made this crucifix. He was Giotto's teacher and a major medieval Italian painter You can see it at Basilica of San Domenico, Arezzo.
Cimabue's crucifixes represent the transition from flat Byzantine art to early naturalism. His painted crosses introduced more human emotion and physical presence than earlier medieval versions, paving the way for Giotto.
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