Near the ancient port of Rome on its Tiber River, archaeologists have found plenty of wonderful traces of the great temples and altars that once stood and functioned in this part of the City. Continue reading Point Of View: Jose Grave De Peralta – San Nicola in Carcere
Near the ancient port of Rome on its Tiber River, archaeologists have found plenty of wonderful traces of the great temples and altars that once stood and functioned in this part of the City. When In Rome: Getting About
Not every day of the program is spent in the classroom; you will have opportunity to explore the city in your own time. Rome is a city that is definitely best seen on foot, however it is very well catered for when it comes to public transport. Continue reading When In Rome: Getting About
Rome’s Art History: Resurrection
Easter is definitely the time to be in Rome. Watching papal ceremonies on TV does not compare with witnessing them on-site, they are spectacular shows – even for Protestant souls like mine! It’s not so much the thrill of the grandiose ceremonies, with the inevitable fierce competition for the best photo of the pope mobile; it’s the faces in the crowd. It’s the little Grandpa standing motionless for two hours just to hear His Holiness while others are drifting for the best view at the Way of the Cross. It’s the tiny Grandma who can’t clap because she could only walk to St. Peter’s Square with two ski poles on Easter Sunday; it’s the old couple carrying two chairs to the Square and sitting under umbrellas in the Easter Vigil’s pouring rain.
Seeing these people awakens a longing for a faith like theirs – in God, or anyone or anything else, for that matter.
Student Success: Group Exhibition – Summer 2014 Alumni
This week sees the opening of a group show by five students from our Summer 2014 program. Showcasing a diverse collection, the work explores the layers of history unveiled in the art and architecture of Rome. Continue reading Student Success: Group Exhibition – Summer 2014 Alumni
Location: Portico d’Ottavia
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