Madonna del Sacco

Preliminary sketch in sepia from original fresco painting by Andrea del Sarto, Church of La Santissima Anunziatta, Florence, Italy

Every summer as part of the Rome Art Program drawing and painting lessons, our group of instructors takes the students to analyze and draw or paint some of the masterworks of Italian artists exhibited in museum collections, churches, or outdoor settings. Continue reading Madonna del Sacco

Summer 2015 In Pictures – Week One

Some of Our Summer 2015 Students

For those of you who don’t follow us on Instagram, a couple of our students share a few images from Week One of the Summer 2015 Rome Art Program. Continue reading Summer 2015 In Pictures – Week One

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. Continue reading Point Of View: Jose Grave De Peralta – San Nicola in Carcere

Point Of View: Jose Grave De Peralta – The darkness of Roman light in Caravaggio and Michelangelo

The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1599-1600, Caravaggio
The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1599-1600, Caravaggio

Ask any painter: Roman light is splendid. But beware! Continue reading Point Of View: Jose Grave De Peralta – The darkness of Roman light in Caravaggio and Michelangelo