Exhibition Tour- Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350 | Met Exhibitions

[@markchalfant9962]

A wonderful, accessible conversation with the 2 curators that shed light on these breathtaking paintings. The powerful narratives and sumptuous materials are captivating! Mark Chalfant

[@audreyrice996]

I will be visiting this exhibition soon! I can't wait to see it in person!! Having been to Siena, I feel so fortunate to be able to see this collection here in US.

[@JohnMacFergus-oz5cp]

Thank you Met and collaborators for sharing this beautiful, amazing and historical art. One of the things that all humanity can celebrate!

[@IngridSaybe]

Speechless! Thanks for the introduction to all curators and Director.

[@mevaseba69]

What a smooth and engaging dialogue . I can't wait to go. What excellent observations. Very engaging , thank you.

[@janetatuniquerawfoods2361]

Such a telling collection to see. These pieces in person are certainly different to witness. Thank you.

[@Anil18834]

Wow! The Maestá pieces together ❤️ I've been to Sienna, I've seen a large portion of this exhibit. But to me, it's worth the trip from Philadelphia, just to see the Maestá.

[@BeksLeary]

Can't wait for this to come to London!

[@techandtravelmommoments7767]

Fantastic.

[@barbaraj6340]

Wonderful. Thank you!

[@10.6.12.]

A stunning landmark exhibition.

[@CynthiaPereira-g1d]

This looks amazing. I have been to Siena, but would so love to see these works that are normally separated from each other. Sadly I'm in Australia.

[@r8chlletters]

I wish they would have a companion film that had no words but simply showed the art one piece at a time.

[@bluewren65]

Yes, longer shots of the works and no blah, blah, blah. Of course you can mute out the dialogue, but the shots of the works are just not long enough to hang on to anything. The constantly shifting focus is visually annoying.

[@jvtalcot8249]

Bravissimi

[@tinawalker8174]

Wonderful tour. Thank you.

[@ekayaniperforms]

Exquisite

[@erichraudebaugh]

It's unlikely that I'll be able to visit before the exhibition ends, so thanks for filming this wonderful video. Engaging the services of a talented architect brings quite a bit to the exhibit (at least on film), and really reminds me of being back in the Siena Cathedral.

[@juliehayne4636]

Thank you for curating such a gorgeous exhibition and for sharing it on video. How I wish I could see it in person! I am very taken that you lit many of the panels it a way that resembles the effect that candlelight would have had on them. Now I am going to watch the video again so I can pause on each piece in turn and really take it in.

[@jppagetoo]

Incredible paintings. I hope the exhibition lasts until I can make the trip to see it.

[@wizardscauldron]

I was the Met today and didnt see this exhibit. I will go back before this ends.

[@luislazopintor]

Maravilloso!

[@paolodicarli4220]

What incredible pieces of art! I invite you to travel to Siena, an amazing beautiful Italian city!

[@TheBreabrown]

Thanks!

[@Viktoriasculpture.art.teatre]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Grazie molto!

[@artSFCA]

Mindblogging to have today!

[@massimobazzo9271]

a tremendous exhibition settingup

[@raulsimon2218]

A great exhibition! In fact, I think no one knew the size of Duccio's polyptych. And,, were it not for You Tube, we would know nothing of this massive exhibition.

[@georgiosdounoukos8922]

I think you fail to mention in your tour that the images you present are influenced by Byzantine iconography and in particular by the so-called "Palaeologia Renaissance". In addition to the technique, the expressions, even the clothes are taken from Byzantine iconography. Are you forgetting this or not mentioning it on purpose?

[@SimSam-Oke]

Interesting, thanks. I would have like to learn a bit more about : why these painters are different From their predecessors ? What are the differences in subject matter, perspectives, Ways of painting?

[@VCT3333]

Plus it wasn't just Duccio. Giotto and Cimabue were probably more important influence on the subsequent renaissance artists. Especially Giotto.

[@lynnblack6493]

I wonder. Can I get there... I hope.

[@maggimckerrow5529]

Revelatory

[@ChrisCoombes]

Coming to National Gallery, London: 8 March - 22 June 2025

[@RenzoColameoIrlanda]

Wow 😇 Still open???💚✝️❤️

[@RenzoColameoIrlanda]

Ok… 13 October 2024 to 26 of January.2025.Met New York.👍☘️🥰

[@d.l.l.6578]

Are the gold backgrounds real gold, or gold paint?

[@callmeishmael7452]

Real gold. Not expensive. Extremely thin.

[@lbarense]

I was hoping for a more in depth and longer tour. I found the ultra-quick cuts flipping from one painting to another to be very frustrating. The exhibition is fantastic, this tour not so much.

[@TheBreabrown]

Swell

[@mikeg2924]

For me there's a kind of hidden or maybe even explicit tension between art history and museology. That is, between what is being presented and how it is being presented. The balance, in this video, seems tilted in favor of museology. Ideally - to me - an expert guide would simply walk us through the exhibit, piece by piece, and of course comment on each object along the way.

[@JayJ-g3l]

Nothing comes close. Not picasso or renoir or sheille....they would be the first to say so 🙏

[@mikeq7134]

Why do they all talk with their hands? Did the director ask them to do that, in order to make the conversation more active and visually interesting?

[@deaconseptember2002]

I used to love the Met; now I hate it. Why? Because their art was purchased with donor money or gifted to them. In exchange, the benefactors received huge amounts of tax relief. That was great for the benefactors but other taxpayers had to make up the difference (government spending doesn't arise from thin air). It used to be that the Met's admission fee was set at a certain amount and it was up to the visitor to decide what portion of that tgey would pay. That's no longer the case. Other than those who live in States close to the Metro NYC area, visitors are required to pay confiscatory admission fees. Well, the news is that ALL of us subsidize the Met in one way or another. Art velongs to ALL the people, not just the elite.

[@hankroest6836]

Hurray! Religious Painting doesn't have to be religious anymore!

[@jenl2530]

The shots of the artworks are too fast and read more like an advertisement. I found that I just couldn’t watch it without risking a migraine trigger. These are not works that were intended to be seen for just a few seconds at a time. They have depth and brightness. I mean, this isn’t TikTok either. It’s too bad. Looks like an interesting subject and the curators may have had something to say. Wish it had been more watchable.