Tag #National Gallery London

How did the socio-economic context of Siena contribute to its artistic flourishing during the period 1300-1350?

The exhibition highlights Siena's crucial role in the artistic development preceding the Renaissance. Siena's strategic location and banking industry fueled its artistic growth, enabling artists to break away from traditional styles and incorporate human emotions and realism into their work, shaping the future direction of art. The displayed artworks show a shift in devotional practices, fostered by mendicant orders like the Franciscans and Dominicans, who sought to depict the humanity of Christ and the sacred figures.