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Giovanni Cimabue

Definition: Giovanni Cimabue (c. 1240-1302) was an influential Italian painter and creator of mosaics during the pre-Renaissance era. He is known for his contributions to the shift from the Byzantine style to a more naturalistic and expressive art form.

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Sense 1: An Italian painter and mosaicist.

Sample Sentence: Giovanni Cimabue's masterpiece, the "Madonna Enthroned," can be seen in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

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Sense 2: A renowned artist of the late Byzantine tradition.

Sample Sentence: The style of Giovanni Cimabue is characterized by its rigidness and extensive use of gold leaf.

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Sense 3: The founder of the Florentine school of painting

Sample Sentence: As Cennino Cennini said, Giovanni Cimabue was the "glory of painting" and laid the foundation for the Florentine Renaissance.

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Sense 4: A precursor to the Renaissance art movement.

Sample Sentence: Giovanni Cimabue's works can be seen as a bridge between the traditional Byzantine style and the naturalistic approach of the Renaissance.

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Sense 5: A locally recognized figure in Italian art history.

Sample Sentence: In the town of San Gimignano, you can find a museum dedicated to the life and works of Giovanni Cimabue, celebrating his local legacy.

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