Cinzia
Nardini

Professor Cinzia Nardini graduated from the ‘Anco Marzio’ Classical Secondary School in Ostia in 1980.
In 1984, she obtained a diploma in Painting, under the tutelage of Maestro Sandro Trotti, from the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, with a mark of 336/360.
In 1987, following a competitive examination based on qualifications, she obtained the qualification to teach Art Education in lower secondary schools, and in 1997, she was appointed to a teaching post.
In 1987, following a competitive examination based on qualifications, she obtained a teaching qualification in Drawing and Art History for scientific secondary schools, and in 1997 she was appointed to a teaching post.
In 1989, she passed the competitive examination based on examinations and qualifications to teach Anatomy at the Academies of Fine Arts.
In 1993, she obtained a diploma in Film and Theatre Make-up from the Altieri Academy in Rome, achieving a mark of 57/60.
In 2013, she obtained a degree in Literature, specialising in the History of Medieval Art, from La Sapienza University in Rome, with a mark of 110/110.
Since 1990, she has been teaching Anatomy at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome.
Since 2014, she has been teaching History of Medieval Art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome.
For several years, he taught Scientific Illustration.

The aim of Professor Cinzia Nardini’s first-year Anatomy course is to provide students with a sound understanding of the skeletal and articular structure of the human body, both from the perspective of theoretical study and from that of practical drawing.
To achieve this objective, the lecturer’s theoretical and practical classes focus on a highly in-depth study, using projected material and skeletal models.
The anatomy workshop therefore involves drawing the skeleton broken down into its individual parts, as well as creating anatomical plates featuring skeletons in various poses.
From the very first lesson, students are required to come to class with paper and pencils so that they can start drawing straight away.
Attendance at lectures is compulsory.
The theoretical study will be based on material provided by the lecturer.

The second year of Professor Cinzia Nardini’s Anatomy course builds on the first year, which it complements, as it further explores the study of the human body through the study of muscles, with the additional aim of enabling students to correctly depict the human figure in an artistic context.
To this end, the course will focus on the muscular system and on the movement of the human body within space.
For drawing exercises, the workshop practice will make use of projections, the dissected models available in the classroom, and the artistic plaster models owned by the department. External classes may be held at the Museo di Arte Antica in Palazzo Altemps, and on these occasions, students will make life drawings of the masterpieces on display.
From the very first lesson, students are required to bring paper and pencils in order to begin workshop practice immediately.
Students are required to attend lectures.
The theoretical study will be based on teaching materials provided by the lecturer.

The aim of the third year of the Anatomy course is to build on the knowledge acquired in the previous years, during which the study of osteology and myology was covered, by establishing a closer connection with the history of art.
In this regard, given that the current academic year 2022–2023 marks the 200th anniversary of Antonio Canova’s death, the course will focus on his most famous and significant works, exploring them through copies, projections and possible visits to the Corsini Gallery, which houses a copy of one of Canova’s masterpieces.
The study will focus on the artist’s biography, set within the historical, cultural and artistic context of the 18th century, with the relevant material provided by the lecturer in class.
Students are required to bring drawing materials to the very first class.
Attendance at lectures is compulsory.

The two-year Anatomy programme focuses on the study of the comparative anatomy of domestic animals.
The study will focus on osteological and myological aspects, on the character of the animals examined through specific poses, and also on a copy of an artistic masterpiece depicting them, all presented through projections in the classroom during lectures.
In addition, for each animal studied, students will be required to produce a personal work that demonstrates their technical and expressive skills.
Students are required to bring materials for the in-class workshop from the very first lesson.
There may be opportunities for life drawing at Rome Zoo.
Attendance at the course is compulsory.
The study material will be provided in class by the lecturer.

The History of Medieval Art Course, taught by Prof. Cinzia Nardini, aims to address the origins of medieval art in Italy. Specifically, the course addresses the period known as ‘Early Medieval art’, from the 4th to the 9th century, focusing on the transition from the Late Roman stylistic phase to that of Early Christian art.
This course also aims to highlight the influence of Byzantine art on Italian art in the 6th century AD, before continuing with the study of Lombard art and concluding with the Carolingian period.
Students are required to attend the course.

Reading List:
E. Kitzinger, ‘Arte Altomedievale’, ed. Einaudi – Turin, 2005. pp. 3–80
A. Hauser “Storia sociale dell’arte” Loescher Editore Vol. I Einaudi ed. – Turin, 1987, pp. 133–166
L. Castelfranchi Vegas, “L’arte medievale in Italia e nell’occidente europeo”, Vol. II, Jaka Book, 1993, pp. 7–32
E. Bairati, ‘Arte in Italia’, Loescher Editore, Vol. I – Turin, 1996, pp. 184–272