Rome antics

Rome antics

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David Macaulay
David Macaulay

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A pigeon carrying an important message takes the reader on a unique tour which includes both ancient and modern parts of the city of Rome.

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Angela Ambroz

A carrier-pigeon's-eye view of the Eternal City, lovingly - meticulously - dazzlingly rendered. I am in awe of Macauley's dizzying mastery of perspective. But I guess that's what you get with a RISD degree in architecture? This made me nostalgic for Rome.

February 2, 2021

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