Street markets are the settings for the painting sessions during the third week of the program. With the focus being on composition, we visit a number of contemporary and historical sights including the ruins of the ancient fish market in the Jewish Quarter of the city. Continue reading Location: Portico d’Ottavia
Category: Locations
Locations: Isola Tiberina
One of two islands on the River Tiber, Isola Tiberina is the worlds smallest inhabited island. Aproximately 270m long and just 67m wide, the boat shaped island is connected to both sides of the river and was once named Insula Intra-Duos-Pontes which means “the island between the two bridges” Continue reading Locations: Isola Tiberina
One of two islands on the River Tiber, Isola Tiberina is the worlds smallest inhabited island. Aproximately 270m long and just 67m wide, the boat shaped island is connected to both sides of the river and was once named Locations: Piazza Navona
With it’s flamboyant fountains, vibrant cafe culture, colourful street performers and elaborate baroque palazzi, Piazza Navona is Rome’s most celebrated (and some say beautiful) city square… Continue reading Locations: Piazza Navona
Why Rome?
“Rome has no equal as a city where you can connect with the past yet still stay fully present. The experience of painting and drawing in the city can define who you become as an artist…”
Carole Robb, Creative Director Rome Art Program Continue reading Why Rome?