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Examine art, design, architecture, urban spaces, and archaeological sites that are relevant to the history and culture of Rome. For centuries, Rome's sites have directly influenced architecture and visual culture. From Raphael to Michelangelo, artists have visited Rome and studied its structures, monuments, and traditions. The city was seen as a museum, and treated as such by scholars and pilgrims alike. You'll learn about the formation and development of public spaces and explore areas that are less frequently visited including an underground basilica and ancient Mithraic temple. You'll experience Rome's distinct neighborhoods, local cuisine, and participate in market culture.

The application deadline for the summer 2024 program has passed. To inquire about next year's program, contact the faculty director (Marissa Tirone, mxtfaa@rit.edu).

Program Term: Summer
Program Dates: June 4-24, 2024
Credits: 3

Program Highlights:

  • Learn representational techniques for documenting aspects of place through sketching, collage, writing, and comparative analysis.
  • Visit all major sites from Ancient and Medieval Rome, the Renaissance, and the Baroque
  • A day trip to Orvieto will give you the opportunity to see the typical organization of a smaller town, its relationship to the landscape, and its unique double spiral well.
  • Visit Pompeii to see the elements of an ancient Roman city. During the visit, you will get a sense of everyday life, domesticity, and different building types.
     

Course:
IDEA 590/690 - Rome: Examining Art & Design in the Eternal City
No pre-requistes. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students. No Italian language is required.

Application deadline: February 18, 2024

Program Cost: Student budget worksheet - outlines all program costs (2024 program). Take a copy of the budget worksheet to a meeting with RIT financial aid to determine if your aid will apply.

To Apply

Applications are closed.

City: 
Rome
Country: 
Terms: 
Summer
Credits: 
3
Language of Instruction: 
English
Course Discipline: 
Art, Design, Architecture
Undergrad/Grad: 
Undergraduate, Graduate
Open To: 

RIT students only