What can we learn about a time period by looking at just one painting? Turns out, quite a lot! Join me to learn about Siena’s Golden Age by examining Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s Allegories of Good and Bad Government and their Effects on the City and the Countryside (ca. 1340), located in Siena’s Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall). What ideals did the Sienese uphold, what did they fear, and can we learn any lessons from them today?
This is the first of what I hope will be many looks into various points in history through one work, so if you have any requests for future talks, please do let me know!
Date & Time: Sunday October 4th at 1pm EST/10am PST (7pm Italy time)
(offered again Wednesday October 21st at 3pm EST/12pm PST (9pm Italy time)
Cost: €15 for up to 2 people (using the same device)
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Anna holds a Ph.D. in art history from the University of Manchester, was a professor in her former life, and now resides in Italy where she is a licensed tour guide.
