Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Pope Sixtus V Urban Plan, 1585-1590

With a detailed study on his chapel at Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, which aligns his tomb directly on axis with the Forum, and the Lateran... symbolically Placing himself as the focal point for his new urban vision. He is the new rome, the NEW center for economy, politics, and religion in the eternal city.

Mixed Media: Graphite, Watercolor, Ink, Photography, Acetone Transfer. 22" x 30" (56 x 76 cm)


1 comment:

  1. Did you do these? They're amazing! I'm studying Rome under Pope Sixtus V at the moment. These are really great.

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