Chopping down a poplar tree is just the start; preparing it for painting involves intricate processes including plastering, sanding, and utilizing animal glue to achieve a perfect surface for art.
The Met's exhibition, 'Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350,' reveals the unexpected ascendance of paint in Western art, overshadowing gold, wood, textiles, and ivory traditionally seen as superior.
Duccio di Buoninsegna's technique is highlighted, demonstrating a mastery of earthly gravity that imbues his work with a sense of realism and emotional gravity, especially evident in his Crucifixion.
Experiencing the exhibition provides insight into the transformative power of tempera paint, marking a significant era that reshaped artistic boundaries and perceptions in Western art.
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