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Siena was a cultural, economic, and political center in Tuscany during the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, home to a distinguished school of painting led by artists such as Duccio, Simone Martini, and the Lorenzetti brothers. Influenced by the city’s political ties, Siena's art featured a Gothic architectural style and a more decorative painting tradition, marked by vibrant colors and elongated, courtly figures. Artists also created revered religious imagery, particularly of the Virgin Mary, Siena’s patron saint. However, the plague of 1348 devastated the city, wiping out 30-50% of its population. While Florence and Milan recovered, Siena, once a thriving metropolis, never fully bounced back. By the late 15th century, the city’s art had been overtaken by the Florentine style. This docent-led virtual talk will examine the rise and fall of Siena's artistic legacy.

Join us live on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86148328476?pwd=UmpTRGhYZS9UQnAxeHd6aHpCbENFdz09

Note that you will be muted upon entry and that this talk is being recorded as well as live-streamed. Please save all questions for the end.

Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/609891611587209/

Note that this talk is being recorded as well as live-streamed. Please save all questions for the end.

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