Rome Italy, Arts and Culture

 The Piazza Lauro de Bosis is home to Rome’s RAI orchestra. Frequent classical concerts can be heard here.
 In the Fondazione Keats-Shelley Memorial, you can see deathbed correspondence from John Keats to his sister. Keats died in what is now the memorial in 1821. The Baracco Museum is a Renaissance town house, and holds a collection of sculptures from ancient Mediterranean civilization.

 The Piazza Scipione Borghese is home to Apollo and Daphne, Bernini’s masterpiece that depicts Daphne fleeing from the sun god, Apollo at the very moment that Daphne is transformed into a tree. You will also find a wide collection of paintings and sculpture by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Canova. While these are the most popular museums and art houses, they are certainly not the only ones in Rome. There are many other collections of Italy’s finest arts available for you to see.

 Churches are, of course, plentiful in Rome. Many of them hold vast collections of ancient and antique paintings and sculptures. Some places of interest include the Pizza del Popolo was originally built in 1099, and rebuilt in 1227. The interior was redone by Bernini during his time. Inside this beautiful establishment are the Cappella Chigi, which is Raphael’s Renaissance work of art, and the Crucifixion of St. Peter by Caravaggios. 

 Raphael’s frescoes of the Sibyls and the cloister by Bramante are both on display in Santa Maria della Pace. The Piazza della Minerva is one of the only Gothic styled churches located in Rome. Michelangelo’s Risen Christ and the tomb of Fra Angelico, the 15th century artist are both located here. Located in front of the church is the elephant bearing an Egyptian obelisk by Bernini. 

 Family culture and arts is also widely available in Rome. The Teatre delle Marionette degli Accettella is a children’s cabaret theater and offers performances on the weekend. Other theaters include the Teatro Argentina, which is Rome’s which dates back to 1730. The 1816 premiere of “The Barber of Seville” was performed here. For alternative arts, the Teatro Colosseo offers alternative plays either in native Italian or Italian translation. Teatro Flaiano provides plays in the native Italian language. The original Love! Valor! Compassion! made its debut in the Teatro Flaiano. There are also many theaters that host classical concerts with world renowned composers and performers. 

 Among other ways to enjoy Rome’s arts and culture are puppet shows, outdoor concerts, and dance performances. No matter which art you favor, you will surely find a unique and highly authentic performance in Rome. It is said that the past and present live together in perfect harmony in Rome. It is currently one of the greatest centers of the Classical, Renaissance, and Baroque Art. The many ages of Rome are characterized within the many museums by the paintings and sculptures that you will find. The history of art in Rome is best summed up by the following periodical scheme:

Age of the Kings was from 753 to 509 BC
Republican Age was from 509 to 27 BC
Imperial Age was from 27 BC to 476 AD
The early Christian Rome dated from the 4th  to the 8th  Century
Medieval Rome dated from the 7th to the 14th Century
The Renaissance Period in Rome was from the 15th  to the 16th  Century
Baroque Rome was during the 17th Century
Modern Rome started in the 18th Century