Matar, Hisham
A Month in Siena
- ISBN 13:
- 9780593129135
- author:
- Matar, Hisham
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Random House Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.70(d)
- Genre:
- Europe / Italy Travel
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
A Month in Siena by Hisham Matar is a deeply personal exploration of the relationship between art and life. Following the success of his memoir The Return, Matar embarked on a journey to Siena, Italy, seeking solace and inspiration in the city's rich artistic heritage. He delves into the works of the Sienese School of painting, including those of Duccio and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, and reflects on the personal connections he has made with their art throughout his life. As Matar immerses himself in the city and its art, he grapples with the ways in which great works can both console and disturb us. This is a meditation on the power of art to illuminate our inner lives, and to shed light on the world around us. Beautiful full-color reproductions of the artworks accompany Matar's reflections, creating a unique and intimate portrait of a writer's inner landscape. Through his exploration of art and life, Matar offers a profound and moving account of how we navigate the complexities of human experience.
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