Understanding Giotto's The Lamentation

What is the primary focus of the scene known as The Lamentation?

• The birth of Christ

• The mourning of Christ after his crucifixion

• The resurrection of Christ

• The Last Supper

How does Giotto's depiction of figures with their backs to the viewer contribute to the scene?

• It adds mystery to the scene

• It shows the figures as detached from the scene

• It emphasizes the central figures by framing them

• It distracts from the main narrative

What role do the angels play in Giotto's depiction of The Lamentation?

• They mourn alongside the human figures

• They are symbols of hope

• They add a sense of chaos

• They are detached observers

Why is Christ not placed at the center of the composition in Giotto's The Lamentation?

• To draw the viewer's eye through the composition

• To emphasize the surrounding landscape

• To highlight Mary Magdalene

• To focus on the angels

What Old Testament story is used as an analogy for Christ's resurrection in Giotto's work?

• The story of Moses

• The story of David and Goliath

• The story of Jonah and the whale

• The story of Noah's Ark