Students exploring Istanbul in ink

Jason Aranjo / Guest Writer / The USD Vista

“If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.”
-Alphonse de Lamartine

Istanbul is a crossroads of sorts both literally and figuratively. It is a mixture of cultures and the historic capital reincarnate of three civilizations: Byzantine, Ottoman and Turkish.

The art department invites you to come and experience an exhibit that explores the many facets of Istanbul life that runs from Sept. 24, 2008 through Oct. 1.

This past summer, a group of 15 students from USD had the opportunity to explore and create in one of the most historic cities in the world.

Led by Dr. Juliana Maxim, these fifteen students were asked to record the city, primarily by sketching the environment around them, and this exhibit shows what they saw.

Please come and join us in celebrating not only the achievements of these fifteen students, but also the diversity of culture, knowledge and tradition.

The exhibit will be held at the Visual Arts Gallery, just adjacent to Shiley Theatre. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.