Art in a State of Siege

by Joseph Leo Koerner

An art historical epic for dangerous times

What do artworks look like in extreme cases of collective experience? What signals do artists send when enemies are at the city walls and the rule of law breaks down, or when a tyrant suspends the law to attack from inside? Art in a State of Siege tells the story of three compelling images created in dangerous moments and the people who experienced them--from Philip II of Spain to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691267219
• ISBN13: 9780691267210
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 408 Pages