Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300 - 1350An exploration of a crucial turning point in Italian art, the early 1300s in the city of Siena "This is a book to be savored and treasured, much like the objects it celebrates."Ann Landi, Wall Street Journal In the early 1300s, the city of Siena gave rise to an extraordinary period of creativity and innovation. Painters, sculptors, and goldsmiths produced remarkable works whose impact was felt far beyond the city's walls. From vast altarpieces to