Identify a narrative subject depicted by both Gitto in the Arena Chapel and Duccio in the Maseta.
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Identify a narrative subject depicted by both Gitto in the Arena Chapel and Duccio in the Maseta. Explain how and why each artists portrayal of this subject differs, with reference to style and composition. The Betrayal of Jesus by both Giotto and Duccio differ. Both of these artists portray The Betrayal in different ways in terms of style and composition. Giotto's Betrayal is more natural and realistic. His style is more down to earth. His Beyrayl is much more chaotic, noisy and viloent. Whereas Duccio's portrayal of the is ordered, stiff and formal.. The figures in Giotto's piece seem more real than Duccio's. Giotto's emphasis is on facial and gesture expression whereas Duccio focus is on fine detail. Giotto's expressions of figures in the piece, you are able to sense their sad, sorrow emotions. Their expression are simplified and capture the dramatic moment of pain. In Giotto's piece the figures around Jesus are...

