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Franz von Assisi in the Mirror of Art

  • locationBärengasse 22, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
  • Zurich, Switzerland
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Giotto's cycle of images (around 1290–1300) in the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi has shaped the artistic and human image of Saint Francis to this day. With his depiction, Giotto shaped the image of the Saint up to our time. Of course, Francis was also depicted countless times in the following centuries, with stigmatization being particularly prominent. Besides the artistic evaluation of the images, we ask to what extent art – in addition to the transmitted texts – can deepen our image of the 'Poverello'.

Highlights

  • Giotto's cycle of images in the Basilica of San Francesco
  • Deepening the image of Saint Francis
  • Art historical consideration and discussion

General Information

The event highlights Giotto's significant cycle of images, which continues to shape the image of Saint Francis today. In addition to the artistic analysis, it examines how art can deepen our understanding of the 'Poverello'.

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locationBärengasse 22, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
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