Giovanni Pisano

Giovanni Pisano (c. 1250 – c. 1315) was an Italian sculptor, who worked in the cities of Pisa, Siena and Pistoia. He is best known for his sculpture which combines French Gothic and the Ancient Roman art. Henry Moore, referring to his statues for the facade of Siena Cathedral, called him "the first modern sculptor". == History == Born in Pisa, Giovanni Pisano was the son of the famous sculptor Nicola Pisano. He received his training in his father's workshop and in 1265–1268…