Patrick Costello
Hexagons and Lozenges
Detail from the west side of Giotto's tower.
The hexagonal panels on the lower level of the tower depict the history of mankind, inspired by Genesis. Those on the west side show the creation of man and woman; the beginnings of “mechanical arts” and “creative arts”.
The lozenges on the next level show a different style: the marble figures stand out on a background of blue majolica. These allegorical representations are almost all attributed to Andrea Pisano or his school. Those on the west side represent the planets.
Hexagons and Lozenges
Detail from the west side of Giotto's tower.
The hexagonal panels on the lower level of the tower depict the history of mankind, inspired by Genesis. Those on the west side show the creation of man and woman; the beginnings of “mechanical arts” and “creative arts”.
The lozenges on the next level show a different style: the marble figures stand out on a background of blue majolica. These allegorical representations are almost all attributed to Andrea Pisano or his school. Those on the west side represent the planets.