Siena

Even though the Middle Ages is usually referred to as the “Dark Ages”, due to the troubles and hardships faced by those who lived during that time, it was also a great vivacity and enthusiasm because that was when Europe’s golden revolution started to emerge. According to Gray Boyce, “Even at its worst it performed the function of guarding… but even more it was creative and inventive, and transmitted to later ages great riches of its own.” (Boyce 69). At this time, Europe had begun to preserve…

Ignatius Loyola: Saint Ignatius Loyola was a priest and theologist from Spain. He was born on October 23rd 1491 and died on July 31st 1556. He is most famous for being the founder of the society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits. During the 16th century people in Europe were starting to break away from away from the Roman Catholic church and the time of reformation started to take place. During this time, Saint Ignatius and his group of Jesuits participated in the Counter Reformation which…

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Caterina Benincasa was born on March 25, 1347 in Siena, Italy. In 1363, she joined the Sisters of Penitence and there she became known for her holiness. She died on April 29, 1380, and was canonized as a saint in 1461. (Saints.sqpn.com). Many years prior to her death, she was declared a doctor of the church in 1970. In addition to that, she is one of the few patron saints of Italy. (Britannica.com). “Catherine truly lived St. Paul’s words, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in…

represent the tremendous effect the government can have on society either good or bad. This piece stood out to me because its significance and influence it had on the leaders of Sienna. First, the masterpiece is located at the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena, Italy. Sienna amassed a tremendous amount of wealth as a city-state, and the government officials had a considerable amount of influence. The three frescos effectively cover three out of four walls that are in the Council room. The council room…

Poliziano in his "Detti piacevoli". This may not be surprising in the context of attitudes prevailing in the 15th- and 16th-century Florentine republic The Judith and Holofernes, begun for the Duomo DI Siena dates from 1455 to 1460 but was later acquired by the Medici. Until 1461, Donatello remained in Siena, where he created a St. John the Baptist, also for the Duomo, and models for its gates, now lost.This work is characterized by an intense, free, indeed sketchy and suggestively unfinished…

Saint Catherine was born in Siena, Italy on March 25, 1347 during the outbreak of the plague. She was the twenty-fifth child born to her mother, although almost half of her brothers and sisters died during their childhood. Bonaventura, Catherine’s sister, died at the age of sixteen, leaving her husband as a widower. Her parents thought that this would be a great opportunity for Catherine to marry, so they suggested that he marry her as a replacement. Catherine was appalled by this idea and ended…

Today, ladies and gentlemen we are gathered here to talk about something meaningful. My name is Ben, and this is Bryanna, Kevin, Grant, and Casey. We will be talking about an art piece from the late Middle Ages. This painting was called the Maesta, by Duccio di Buoninsegna. The painting represented meaningful religious studies during the late Medieval times. Kevin: Our first topic is based on the artist himself. I will talk about his life, his biography, where he was from, and some background…

On September 30th I saw the preview of the production God of Carnage. It was written by Yasmina Reza and directed by Siena alumni, Shayne Peris. It was shown in the Beaudoin Theater in Foy Hall at Siena College. The play is about two married couples. The child of one of the couples hurt the child of the other one. They decide to meet to discuss what to do about the situation. What starts as a calm discussion, turns into a very heated debate. It turns into a very crazy evening for the two couples…

up to her for being able to manage throughout all the difficulty she must’ve faced during these 4 years. My dad always helps me with my homework even when he has multiple meetings. I respect him for that and hope I can do the same when I grow up. Siena has been through a lot but she is one of the most strongest person I know. When I’m not having a great day she’ll put aside her own problems for me and help me feel better. Even though we don’t go to the same school anymore, we will always have…