ITAL 1500 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Medieval Art, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Every city in italy has a patron saint, and all italians are named after a saint. Saint catherine is the patron saint of siena and one of the patron saints of italy- catherine and. Catherine had an invisible wedding ring, professed that she was married to christ, she challenged anyone who did not acknowledge her diamond and pearl wedding ring. It"s known for medieval art, sienese artists refused to paint in the style of the renaissance because they rivaled florence. Lots of agriculture- olives, chianti wine, and more. A contrada is a district/ward within an italian city (identified with an animal) Each contrada has a deep history relating to mythology. People from siena identify highly with their contrada. It"s important because they hold a huge horse race 2 times a year- called the palio. Winner gets to celebrate for an entire year. The horse doesn"t have to still have a rider on him when he finishes.
