What was Giotto's central idea about painting?

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My central idea was that painting should reflect the world as we see it, with figures that possess volume and stand in believable space. I observed how bodies move and how emotions manifest on faces and in gestures. By translating these observations onto the wall, I aimed to create an illusion of reality, allowing viewers to connect with the depicted scenes and figures on a human level. It's about making the divine and human dramas feel present and tangible.

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