Title: The commonwealth of nature
First published: 2008
Description: "The Commonwealth of Nature explores the role of Tuscan visual culture in the poetic construction of a commonwealth. For Campbell, "commonwealth" should be viewed not only in the context of abstract political theory but also as a living reality, dependent upon the very processes of art making. The book focuses on four exceptional works: Brunetto Latini's didactic poem, the Tesoretto; a unique illustrated manuscript of the same; and Simone Martini's Maesta and Ambrogio Lorenzetti's Allegory of Good and Bad Government, both painted for the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena."--Jacket.
Subjects: Criticism and interpretation, History, Art and society, Art and literature, Martini, simone, 1283-1344, Italy, history, Philosophers, italy
Places: Italy, Tuscany
People: Ambrogio Lorenzetti (1285-ca. 1348), Simone Martini (1283-1344), Brunetto Latini (1220-1295)
Time periods: 14th century
LC classification: N72.S6 C26 2008