The Tempietto, Palazzos, and More!

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Our sketching assignment on Tuesday was of the Tempietto in Montorio.  On a hill overlooking the city, San Pietro in Montorio includes the Tempietto designed by Bramante.  Though debated, this is the supposed site of St. Peter’s crucifixion. While there, we also visited the Spanish Embassy to see a special Rodin exhibit that included many charcoal sketches and drawings. 

 

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On Wednesday, we explored Renaissance Rome with focus on the birth of the palazzo.  Paolo Alei was our guest instructor and took us on a walking tour of Renaissance Rome starting at Palazzo Venezia and continuing on to the Campidoglio, Palazzo Massimo,  Palazzo della Cancelleria, and Palazzo Farnese.

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The following weekend allowed the students to take in parts of Rome on their own.  Some places visited included the Castel Sant’Angelo and Capitoline Museum.

By: Elizabeth Bezilla and Emily O'Loughlin
     with some photo credits to Maura Rossi and Brandon Perez