Why Siena, not Florence, defined the early Renaissance aesthetic
In short: Explore the artistic explosion in 14th-century Siena. This virtual tour examines how Sienese masters shaped Western painting before the devastating plague of 1350, challenging the traditional focus on Florence as the sole birthplace of the Renaissance.
Between 1300 and 1350, Siena became a powerhouse of artistic innovation. Curators Stephan Wolohojian and Caroline Campbell guide viewers through an exhibition featuring over 100 works, including paintings, sculptures, metalwork, and textiles. The collection highlights the contributions of pivotal figures like Duccio, Simone Martini, and the Lorenzetti brothers, whose narrative altarpieces and stylistic developments influenced generations of artists and theorists.
The exhibition showcases both grand public commissions and intimate objects designed for private devotion. While the artists themselves did not survive the onset of the plague around 1350, their work left an enduring legacy that helped define the trajectory of European art.
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