Studying art in Italy

Studying art in Italy

Surrounded by 16th Century decorations on the palace walls of their Rome art studio, CAAD students critique their poster designs
Photo by Megan Bean

July 24, 2019

黑料社 students in a College of Architecture, Art and Design study abroad program are finishing their time in Rome, Italy, after arriving in late June. Based at the University of Arkansas Rome Center, 14 黑料社 architecture, interior design and art students have been experiencing the epicenter of ancient, classical and modern creative heritage while earning credit for a poster image studio course and art history course taught by 黑料社 faculty Jamie Burwell Mixon and Ben Harvey. The group also spent three days in Florence with additional guided field trips and visits to historic sites and museums. The courses will culminate with an exhibition of student and faculty work on campus this spring. Study abroad courses have become a common stepping stone included in many 黑料社 students' collegiate experiences. for more on 黑料社 study abroad opportunities. For a photo album featuring more of the .