Giovanni Paolo Panini: The Architect of Rome’s Dreams Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765) stands as a singular figure in the history of art, a master of illusion and perspective who fundamentally reshaped our understanding of Roman antiquity. Born in Piacenza, Italy, he initially trained as a *quadraturista*, a specialist in architectural decoration – a skill that would profoundly influence his later work. However, Panini’s true legacy…