Reviews for Siena and the Virgin: Art and Politics in a Late Medieval City State

The average rating for Siena and the Virgin: Art and Politics in a Late Medieval City State based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-01-17 00:00:00 Stanley Morrill Gorgeous illustrations, with lots of close-up details in which the decadence and intricacy of 17th century dress is almost shocking! Have only just begun the actual text part but so far really interesting and impressively researched.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-11-13 00:00:00 John Jesenko Three of the greatest epigraphers from the Maya region collaborated on this book to give us an understanding of how the Classic Maya viewed the world around them. Pulling from inscriptions on temples, stela, and vessels the authors paint a picture of how the Maya viewed their body, viewed life and death, and viewed nature. This is a linguistics heavy work and it may deter some who find it daunting, but it is one of the most insightful books you can read to truly understand these people who left such large cities behind.