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.

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