Name: An illustrated journey through Rome
Uploaded: 2008-02-06T01:57:00Z
Duration: 21 min 20 s
Description: David Macaulay relives the winding and sometimes surreal journey toward the completion of Rome Antics, his illustrated homage to the historic city.

David Macaulay relives the winding and sometimes surreal journey toward the completion of Rome Antics, his illustrated homage to the historic city.

An illustrated journey through Rome

Understanding a city as complex as Rome often comes through hands-on exploration rather than straightforward explanation. Through countless sketches, experiments, and narrative detours, the creative process uncovers both the visible splendor and the forgotten scars layered within Rome’s architecture. Even a simple fold in a book can act as a portal, transporting the audience into sunlit piazzas and winding alleys. Each failed attempt, whether a map, a story, or a whimsical pigeon’s journey, brings the artist closer to capturing the city’s essence and humanity.