SKETCHING ASSIGNMENT 1: CONTINUOUS LINE SKETCHES
For this sketching assignment, we were tasked to draw buildings that exhibit palimpsest in a continuous line style, without lifting the pen from the paper. I chose to sketch this series of buildings and structures because I felt that all the scenes exhibited some level of palimpsest.
The Roman Portico d'Ottavia is surrounded by medieval buildings built right into it, along with modern walkways and railings. Instead of tearing it down, the urban fabric simply developed around it and it continues to serve as a gateway.
The Insula dell’Ara Coeli is embedded in the hillside surrounded by modern transportation and the 15th century Palazzo Venezia.
The medieval palace in the ghetto is odd because the frontside of it is a more modern style than the back, which remained medieval and was not rennovated during the Renaissance like other buildings int he area. The facade was instead stripped down and some medieval features, such as the arch over the doorway, remain.
Ponte Fabrizio is fascinating because it is the oldest bridge in Rome at over 2000 years. The original stones remain for the most part but modern concrete is reinforcing it and modern features such as lampposts have been added.
The ruins by Teatro Marcello are similar to the medieval palace in that there are multiple styles exhibited in this scene. Ancient Roman ruins stand right next to renaissance buildings, showing how Rome grows around existing structures.
The Roman Portico d'Ottavia is surrounded by medieval buildings built right into it, along with modern walkways and railings. Instead of tearing it down, the urban fabric simply developed around it and it continues to serve as a gateway.
The Insula dell’Ara Coeli is embedded in the hillside surrounded by modern transportation and the 15th century Palazzo Venezia.
The medieval palace in the ghetto is odd because the frontside of it is a more modern style than the back, which remained medieval and was not rennovated during the Renaissance like other buildings int he area. The facade was instead stripped down and some medieval features, such as the arch over the doorway, remain.
Ponte Fabrizio is fascinating because it is the oldest bridge in Rome at over 2000 years. The original stones remain for the most part but modern concrete is reinforcing it and modern features such as lampposts have been added.
The ruins by Teatro Marcello are similar to the medieval palace in that there are multiple styles exhibited in this scene. Ancient Roman ruins stand right next to renaissance buildings, showing how Rome grows around existing structures.