David Macaulay: An illustrated journey through Rome

The speaker shares their journey of illustrating Rome, exploring various creative ideas and stories, including a dirigible tour and a pigeon's journey. They reflect on their personal connection to Rome and the challenges of conveying its essence through art and storytelling.

What was the speaker's initial struggle with technology?

• Connecting his laptop to a projector

• Getting his laptop to communicate with a CD burner

• Setting up a digital drawing tablet

• Installing a new operating system

Why does the speaker have a strong connection to Rome?

• He has family living there

• He studied architecture there

• He was born there

• He worked there for many years

What unique feature of Rome does the speaker highlight?

• Its modern skyscrapers

• Its organic growth and humanly scaled piazzas

• Its extensive public transportation system

• Its large shopping malls

What was one of the speaker's creative ideas for presenting Rome?

• A series of paintings

• A digital animation

• A soccer ball bouncing through the city

• A musical composition

What vehicle does Beatrix use for her tour of Rome?

• A motor scooter

• A dirigible

• A horse-drawn carriage

• A bicycle

What problem does Beatrix encounter during her dirigible tour?

• Losing her map

• Getting tangled with a lightning rod

• Being chased by birds

• Running out of fuel

What is the significance of layers in the speaker's book concept?

• They illustrate the depth of Rome's architecture

• They represent different historical periods

• They highlight the speaker's artistic style

• They show the complexity of modern life

What is the main theme of the homing pigeon story?

• The importance of family

• The beauty of nature

• The journey through Rome

• The challenges of urban life

How does the speaker convey the pigeon's journey over Rome?

• By showing a video

• With a detailed narrative

• By using a red line on a map

• Through a series of photographs

What ultimately helps the speaker find a solution to convey his love for Rome?

• A visit to a famous museum

• A new drawing technique

• A story involving a homing pigeon

• A collaboration with other artists