It's been a few days, sorry about that.
On Wednesday, we went to Ostia Antica. In ancient times, this was the port at the mouth of the Tiber River, Rome's first line of defense against invasion from the sea. We saw mosaics from the bath houses and the main trading center. Because so many people were illiterate, mosaics of what the store sold would often be on the ground at the entrance to help buyers out. Fero, a professor for Iowa State that stays in Rome (I believe), was incredibly knowledgable and gave us a tour of the place.
Thursday, Brenda showed us where a good art store near the studio is in case we need stuff. We then started working on our first project, which consists of taking one painting, dividing it into 12 pieces, and each student getting a piece. Because the piece is individual, but has to match up with the surrounding pieces, it's a project I'm nervous but excited for.
Friday for Art History we met at Ara Pacis, a peace monument dedicated to Augustus. We then saw the ruins of Imperial Rome. Lindsey, Tyler and I decided to explore the area before heading back and found a variety of little shops.
That night, we ladies cooked dinner for the guys (nothing fancy, just sloppy joes with chips, green beans, and dessert), then went out.
And that brings us to today- Saturday. The construction guys are done with the jackhammer (*knock on wood*), so we're able to sleep in a little bit. Tomorrow, there's a special mass in the Pantheon a few of us are going to try and see for Pentecost. I don't want to say more in case that doesn't happen, but if we're able to, I'll post pictures!
That's all for now, time for brunch! :D
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- Many people don't realize how much effort goes into a production before it appears on the stage. This blog is to write about those efforts and help give the audience a greater appreciation for what they see. It's also meant to be educational, so if you have a question about anything, please don't hesitate to ask!
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