This walk
provides a framework for the exhibition on Augustus which
opened on 18 October, 2013, and will closing on 9 February, 2014. From the Obelisk
of Montecitorio, to the Pantheon and the Ara Pacis to the Mausoleum of
Augustus, this walk strings together a number of sites in Rome which show how
Augustan policy attempted to redefine the Urbs and its landmarks, which can be
fun whether or not you plan to visit the exhibition underway at the Scuderie
del Quirinale. We start off from Piazza del Popolo and thread our way through
the city as we re-create the context within which his ideas were given visual
form, and examine the ramifications and far-reaching consequences of these
choices, as well as their modern legacy.
Please note: the Ara Pacis Museum is
hosting an exhibition on Impressionist paintings. We will therefore speak in
detail of the Ara Pacis monument at the end of the tour, but you will be free
to visit the museum on your own after the end of the walking tour
.
When:
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Time: 10 a.m. The walk lasts about two
and a half hours, starting promptly at 10. Those who would like to have a coffee beforehand may start gathering at 9:30 at a coffee bar that will be specified in the confirmation email.
Meeting Point: Piazza del Popolo area. The exact meeting point will be sent out to registered
participants.
Cost: €10 for CCR members, €15 for non-members.
RSVP required by Wednesday, November 13, 2013 ATTN Linda at canadarome@gmail.com or Olivia Ercoli at
oliviaercoli1@gmail.com. You
are financially responsible for your reservation.
NOTE: Please bring correct change, familiarize yourself with the meeting
place ahead of time and make sure you are ready to depart promptly.
