Rationale Choice Theory and Situational Crime Prevention

Church of St . Pantaleimon features a flat-looking image which is iconic in its nature . Done during the Comnene Dynasty of rule which lasted from 1025-1204 , the Master of Nerezi 's Lamentation was timely as due to the Comnenans being staunch supporters of the arts , the general art direction went towards the depiction of emotions , with themes such as the Lamentation and the Virgin and Child being among the most popular of the day . Whereas Giotto 's work was done as a part of a series depicting the Life of Christ , which was

part of the Arena Chapel whose interiors were decked with frescoes by Giotti . It was finished in 1306 , during that time when the Byzantine style of art was still somewhat prevalent among artists Considering the relative gap between the creation of the two Lamentation pieces , it isn 't surprising to find that there is a huge difference between the two art styles used - where one used a more traditional Byzantine style of flatness while the other utilized a more realistic and natural mode which was at the time , a style of the artist 's own - but considering that at the time of Giotti 's work , the style used by the Master of Nerezi was still what was of standard , then it denotes a significant leap forward in the art medium

Both pieces being of the same which is the Death of Jesus Christ the overall theme of sadness and mourning over a death is reflected effectively by means of expressing emotion on the faces of the characters as depicted by their frowns and sad eyes and faces . Their postures are also indicative of the plight they are going through in the image . Also common is the disciple leaning in to meet his master 's hand ,hence the posture...