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KiK: St Francis and Giotto’s cycle of frescoes in Assisi
Poverty and religious propaganda at odds
Giotto’s frescoes in the upper church of San Francesco in Assisi are regarded as one of the turning points in the history of Western painting. Shortly before 1300, Giotto recounted the life of Saint Francis with great vitality. The monumental fresco cycle can also be interpreted as a reinterpretation of the life of St Francis. The socially critical aspects of Franciscan piety are omitted. Instead, the church hierarchy is portrayed in a propagandistically favourable light. The lecture demonstrates the extent to which Giotto was influenced by his patrons in his choice of subjects. This in no way detracts from the magnificence of the murals.
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Monday, December 07, 2026
19:00 - 20:30 o'clock
Wednesday, December 09, 2026
19:00 - 20:30 o'clock
Friday, December 11, 2026
19:00 - 20:30 o'clock
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Bärengasse 22
8001 Zürich
