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Framed Art Poster Wall Art 'Effects of Good and Bad Government' - $150 (Shaw)
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The Italian text refers to Ambrogio Lorenzetti's fresco cycle, "The Allegory and Effects of Good and Bad Government," specifically a detail showing the "Effects of Good Government". The description mentions a print edition by "Edizioni Lombardi" and a photographic print by "Foto Grassi" in Siena. This work, painted between 1338-1339 in the Palazzo Pubblico, is a political and historical masterpiece showcasing the prosperous life of Siena under good governance, contrasted with the chaos of bad governance.
Original Italian text interpretation
• Ambrogio Lorenzetti: The 14th-century Sienese painter who created the frescoes.
• effetti del buongoverno: "Effects of Good Government," one of the three main frescoes in the series.
• particolare: A detail or specific part of the fresco.
• edizioni lombardi siena stampa: "Edizioni Lombardi Siena print". This indicates a print version of the artwork published by Edizioni Lombardi in Siena.
• centrooffset: "Centrooffset," likely referring to the printing technique used for the publication.
• foto grassi siena: "Foto Grassi Siena," indicating that a photograph of the work was taken by Foto Grassi in Siena.
English translation and explanation
• The Artwork: The work in question is a fresco cycle by Ambrogio Lorenzetti located in the Hall of Peace (Sala dei Nove) in Siena's Palazzo Pubblico. It includes three main parts: "Allegory of Good Government," "Effects of Good Government in the City and the Country," and "Allegory and Effects of Bad Government". The specific detail mentioned is from the "Effects of Good Government" fresco.
• The Fresco: This panoramic fresco depicts an idealized, prosperous Siena with bustling streets, diverse trades, and a wedding procession, representing the positive outcomes of wise leadership. It is considered a masterpiece of secular art and shows the first realistic town and countryside panorama since antiquity.
• The Print Edition: The text points to a specific print edition of this fresco, which was published by a company named Edizioni Lombardi in Siena. This is likely a reproduction of the artwork, potentially a book or a poster.
• The Photograph: The mention of "Foto Grassi" indicates that a specific photograph of the fresco was taken by a photography studio named Foto Grassi in Siena. This photograph may have been used to create the print.