The place of Padua in the history of art is nearly as important as its place in the history of learning. The presence of the university attracted many distinguished artists, such as Giotto, Fra Filippo Lippi and Donatello; and for native art there was the school of Francesco Squarcione, whence issued Mantegna.
the place of padua in the history of art is nearly as important as its place in the history of learning the presence of the university attracted many distinguished artists such as giotto fra filippo lippi and donatello; and for native art there was the school of francesco squarcione whence issued mantegna