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Giotto frescoes in Florence restored after four years

Restoration of the frescoes depicting the life of St Francis at Santa Croce has revealed Giotto’s freehand drawings and new details of his technique.

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What is happening

Four years of restoration work at the Basilica of Santa Croce brought the frescoes back into view.

Why is it on the Radar?

The restoration offers further insight into Giotto’s artistic methods and the details of the frescoes.

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