Giovanni Cimabue was an Italian painter and artist known for his contributions to the development of the Italian Renaissance art movement. Synonyms for the name Cimabue may include Giovanni di Marco, Giovanni Cenni, and Cenni di Pepo, all of which were variations of his birth name. Other synonyms might include "pioneer" or "innovator" as Cimabue was considered a trailblazer in his use of perspective, naturalism, and emotion in his paintings. He left behind a legacy of work that inspired future generations of artists and remains an important figure in the history of Italian art.