An Allegory of Good Government in Sienna

The video explores Ambrosio Lorenzetti's fresco, 'The Allegory of Good and Bad Government,' painted in 1339 in Siena's Palazzo Publico. It describes the fresco's didactic purpose, depicting allegorical figures like Wisdom, Justice, and the Common Good. The video contrasts the effects of good and bad governance, highlighting the fresco's historical context and its impact on Siena's leadership. The video concludes with a call to subscribe for more art history content.

What was the primary purpose of Lorenzetti's fresco in the Palazzo Pubblico?

• To decorate the room with beautiful art

• To depict the history of Siena

• To serve as a didactic tool for governance

• To showcase the artist's skills

Which figure in the fresco represents the harmony achieved when Wisdom oversees Justice?

• Magnanimity

• Temperance

• Fortitude

• Concord

What do the three angels above the Common Good represent?

• Peace, Love, and Joy

• Faith, Hope, and Charity

• Wisdom, Justice, and Concord

• Strength, Courage, and Honor

What is depicted on the wall opposite the effects of good government?

• The council of nine members

• A map of Tuscany

• The allegory of bad government

• The history of Siena

What historical event occurred ten years after the fresco was painted?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The Renaissance

• The Black Death

• The founding of Siena