Here we are into day 10 of my study abroad in Italy.  This trip has been awesome.  Today I saw some of the most inspiring works for me to date.  We went to the Borghese Villa and saw Bernini’s David, Apollo and Daphne, and Pluto and Persephone.  They were amazing.  I am not sure there are words to describe the energy and emotion contained in these grand works of art, they have forever changed the way I look at my own sculpture. (continue reading…)

Our study into the Baroque period began today.  I have been looking forward to this for a long time.  I love Bernini’s sculptures his ability to translate surface textures into marble was unprecedented and a major breakthrough in his time.  Even by today’s standards he is genius in his sculpting abilities.

It is hard to keep up with everything I have seen and am experiencing.  I find it hard to believe that I have been in Rome for a week now.  I have hundreds of photos to post and man thoughts to share.  I think I will have to restructure the way I am posting these and make them just regular posts on the blog instead of trying to keep a single page updated.  I had an amazing day at the Vatican yesterday, we saw so many master pieces and important works of art.  I was blown away by the School of Athens and the Sistine Chapel.  Not to mention the amazing Egyptian artifacts and artwork they have.  This has been an overwhelming experience for me.  When I get some time later on today I will finish posting the pictures and try to update a few more of my thoughts on them.

– Jerel