Definitions

1. adjective

Characteristic of the style of art and architecture associated with the Italian painter Giotto and his followers, typically marked by simplicity, naturalism, and humanism.

“The church’s interior was designed in a giottesque style, emphasizing the beauty of its frescoes.”

2. noun

A style or manner of art or architecture characteristic of Giotto or his followers.

“The giottesque movement had a profound influence on Italian art during the 14th century.”