Art in a State of Siege beautifully encapsulates the complex relationship between creation and crisis, examining how art serves as a poignant reflection of political unrest and cultural turmoil.Through the lens of influential pieces such as Max Beckmann’s "Self-Portrait in Tuxedo" and Hieronymus Bosch’s "The Garden of Earthly Delights," author Joseph Koerner explores the notion that artworks can act as omens, offering insights into the fears and hopes of societies besieged by conflict.