Science and technology figure prominently in the reliefs found on Giotto's Campanile in Florence. Astronomy, navigation, mathematics, medicine, the ar

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Science and technology figure prominently in the reliefs found on Giotto's Campanile in Florence. Astronomy, navigation, mathematics, medicine, the arts of building and weaving are depicted allegorically with the personification ot their mythical inventors. They also offer a glimpse of contemporary life in 14th century panel shows Phoroneus, the mystical king of Argos, who was made the first ruler by Zeus and represents legislation in this panel.

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