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What position did Giotto hold at Florence Cathedral in 1334?
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Giotto
Lamentation, fresco by Giotto, 1303–05; in the Arena Chapel, Padua, Italy.
On April 12, 1334, Giotto was appointed as capomastro (surveyor or master builder) of the Florence Cathedral and architect to the city of Florence. This appointment was a recognition of his great fame as a painter rather than a reflection of specialized architectural expertise. In this role, he began work on the cathedral's campanile, or bell tower, on July 19, 1334.123