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Ancient & Modern With Gina Borromeo, Curator of Ancient Art, RISD Museum April 7–14, 2019 MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE

Dear Travelers and Friends, To Lord Byron, it was “the of the soul.” Nathaniel Hawthorne called it “the city of all time.” Federico Fellini declared it “the most wonderful movie set in the world.” But to the ancients, it was Caput Mundi—literally, the capital of the world. Please join the Museum Travel Alliance next April for an in-depth exploration of the Eternal City of Rome. The Museum Travel Alliance (MTA) provides museums with the opportunity to offer their members and patrons high-end educational travel programming. Trips are available exclusively through MTA member museums and cosponsoring non-profit institutions. This journey is co-sponsored by the RISD Museum. Traveling with us on this program is curator Gina Borromeo, who oversees the Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman collections at the museum. Discover lesser-known museums and neighborhoods, and enter magnificent palazzi and . Begin at the , epicenter of the ancient city. Take a sub rosa look at the Borghese, and admire the contemporary masterpieces at the nearby National Gallery of Modern Art. Travel beyond the city to the hilltop town of Tivoli, to tour the villa of the Emperor Hadrian and the nearby Villa d’Este, both recognized by UNESCO; and discover the iconic of the EUR neighborhood, originally built by Mussolini. Additional highlights include a delicious meal at the American Academy of Rome, prepared by an organization founded by none other than Alice Waters, American restaurateur. I hope you will join us for this extraordinary opportunity to see another side of Rome. Sincerely,

TRAVELING WITH YOU Jim Friedlander President, Museum Travel Alliance As curator of ancient art, Gina Borromeo oversees the Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman collections at the RISD Museum, HIGHLIGHTS where her work has focused primarily on the ancient contexts ATTEND a welcome reception at a private palazzo of Roman sculpture. Dr. Borromeo was a Fulbright Scholar in Rome and a Samuel H. Kress Fellow and MEET students and faculty of the RISD in earned her MA and PhD degrees in the European Honors Program during a art and architecture from Brown University. She has specially arranged visit had significant archaeological experience, having SEE the magnificent architecture and interiors excavated in various sites in Greece, Israel, , and of the Casino dell’Aurora on an exclusive tour . Dr. Borromeo currently serves on the Museums ENJOY lunch at the American Academy, and Exhibitions Committee of the Archaeological featuring farm-fresh cuisine prepared by Alice Institute of America, as well as the Boards of the Waters’ Rome Sustainable Food Project Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology and the STAY six nights at the Hotel de Russie, a Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the centrally located luxury hotel whose guests Ancient World, both at Brown University. have included Pablo Picasso Ancient & Modern Rome With Gina Borromeo, Curator of Ancient Art, RISD Museum April 7–14, 2019

Bernini sculpture on the Pont Sant’Angelo WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10: ROME Depart for a visit to , an enchanting pavilion whose walls and ceilings are decorated with spectacular frescoes by , , and others. Continue to the Basilica of Our Lady in , one of the oldest churches in the city, to admire its glorious medieval mosaics. Lunch at the American Academy will be prepared by the Rome Sustainable Food Project, founded by Alice Waters. Continue to Campo de Fiori for a walking tour including the (pending confirmation), one of the most important in Rome, and , with its remarkable Spada Collection. The evening is at leisure. B, L

THURSDAY, APRIL 11: TIVOLI A morning drive takes us to the Roman Villa of Hadrian, majestic even in its ruins. After lunch in Tivoli near the Temple of the Sibyl, tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Villa d’Este, the 16th-century home of Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este. The villa’s whimsical fountains are an engineering marvel and grace one of the most extraordinary gardens of the Renaissance. Return to Rome for an evening at leisure. B, L

SUNDAY, APRIL 7: DEPARTURE Depart for Rome on an overnight flight. Villa Farnesina MONDAY, APRIL 8: ROME, ITALY Arrive this morning in the Eternal City and continue to the Hotel de Russie for check-in. In the early afternoon, stretch your legs during a guided walk through the Roman Forum, once the religious, commercial, and civic center of the city. See the , built to commemorate the Roman victory over in 70 CE. This evening gather for introductory remarks and a welcome cocktail reception at a private palazzo. R

TUESDAY, APRIL 9: ROME Cardinal Scipione Borghese built the 17th-century Villa Borghese to house one of the most important private collections in . Discover the genesis and development of this extraordinary assemblage, with its masterpieces by Raphael, , , Canova, and Bernini. In the afternoon visit the National Gallery of Modern Art (GNAM), an impressive collection of Italian art from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as modern and contemporary art by international artists. Dinner is at a local restaurant. B, L, D FRIDAY, APRIL 12: ROME DISCLAIMER: This itinerary is subject to change at This morning explore the Esposizione Universale Roma the discretion of the Museum Travel Alliance and (EUR) neighborhood. Originally built in the late ’30s to Arrangements Abroad. For complete details please host the 1942 World’s Fair (later canceled), it is home to carefully read the terms and conditions at http://www. museumtravelalliance.com/faq.php. buildings by some of the 20th century’s greatest Italian architects. Admire the Palazzo della Civiltà (known as the Square ), now the headquarters of Fendi. Stop at the nearby EUR Convention Center, designed by Studio Fuksas. This striking creation, nicknamed “the Cloud,” marks a new direction for Roman architecture. After lunch, we hope to view William Kentridge’s monumental mural along the River before visiting the 16th-century Palazzo Cenci, home to the RISD in Rome European Honors Program. Meet with students and faculty, and enjoy a cocktail before continuing to the Ghetto district for dinner in a typical restaurant. B, L, D SATURDAY, APRIL 13: ROME Enjoy a private visit to the Casino dell’Aurora to see the magnificent by . This beautiful pavilion is a jewel of the early Roman . Next discover the National Institute for Graphics. Hidden behind the city’s beloved , this secret gem was the official Suite, Hotel de Russie printing and engraving headquarters for the . It contains one of the largest and most important collection ACCOMMODATIONS of drawings, prints, and engravings in the world. Lunch HOTEL DE RUSSIE and the afternoon are at leisure. An optional excursion to the Capitoline Museum, home to remarkable pieces Nestled between the and the Piazza of Roman and Greek statuary, will be offered. Tonight, di Spagna, the Hotel de Russie offers striking views and a modern interior design that respects the classical gather for a festive farewell dinner. B, D architecture of its 19th-century building. The hotel SUNDAY, APRIL 14: ROME/ RETURN has hosted such illustrious guests as Sergei Diaghilev, Transfer to the airport this morning for your flight home. B Pablo Picasso, and other renowned artists. It features an exclusive Secret Garden, a restaurant, spa, and 88 elegant rooms. EUR Convention Center, photo by Agenzia Sintes

PROGRAM RATE per person $7,499 SINGLE RATE $9,899 RATE INCLUDES n Six nights' accommodations at the Hotel de Russie

n Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, R = Reception, D = Dinner). Bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals, house wine at included lunches and dinners

n Enrichment program of lectures and talks

n Escorted sightseeing by private motor coach and entrance fees for included visits

n Taxes, service, and porterage charges

n Gratuities to local guides and drivers

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages other than wine at included lunches and dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers; trip insurance; baggage in excess of one suitcase; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. Rome rooftops from St. Peter's Basilica

MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE ANCIENT & MODERN ROME n APRIL 7–14, 2019 RESERVATION FORM

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