It's all about finding some new perspectives: to look at art and life alike.
Hisham Matar invites us to spend a "Month in Siena" with him to look at Sienese Art - this is a short, but delightful mix of literary essay, memoir and art history. Even though he clearly has a lot of intellectual knowledge about them, Matar finds value in these artworks mostly through personal connections. Without having to claim to be able to explain anything, his approach consists mainly of picking out some details that resonate with him the most. Thereby, Renaissance Art suddenly appears to be beautifully accessible in surprising, unfamiliar ways. It's all about finding some new perspectives: to look at art and life alike.