Siena: The Rise of Painting 1300-1350

Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350 examines the pre-dawn of the Italian Renaissance and the pivotal role Sienese artists played, including Duccio, Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, and Simone Martini, in defining Western painting. Siena was the site of phenomenal artistic innovation and activity in the decades leading up to the catastrophic plague that claimed the life of one-third of the city’s population, including every artist. Florence later assumed the role of leaders at the center of the Renaissance half a century later. Professor Thomas Germano will discuss the art and artists of this extraordinary period, in a visual lecture. This exhibit is currently on display at The Met  through January. Please register online or in person for the lecture. Those attending the November 26th Friends Bus Trip will get a preview and better understanding of this limited-time exhibition at The Met.  Inquire about bus trip openings at the Reference Desk.