Art & Design School & College Tours to Lille
The cosmopolitan city of Lille isn’t just a great destination to explore French, but the city also boasts outstanding art museums. Ranging from the imposing Palais de Beaux Arts to Lille’s Art Museum and its prestigious collection of modern art (Braque, Kandinski, Klee, Léger, Miro, Modigliani, Picasso) the city is an ideal destination for an art study trip.
Art & Design Excursions
- Palais des Beaux Arts - The collection includes works by Rubens, Goya, Delacroix and Poussin.
- Museum of Modern Art - Early 20th Century French works.
- Musee d'Art and d'Industrie - Dedicated to 19th Century village life.
Curriculum Focus
- Opportunities to compare and contrast a range of artistic works in a number of galleries and museums in the city
- Provides ample opportunity to acquire general knowledge of historical, social and cultural contexts for paintings, sculpture and architecture
- Develop an understanding of the relationships between society and art within historical and other frameworks
- Learn some of the city’s history and culture that have provided the context for much of the artistic works
Student Outcomes
- Be able to see artistic works at close hand, often in their native environment
- Be able to compare and contrast different artistic styles and techniques
- Understand the historical and cultural context in which the artistic works were created
- Develop confidence in their ability to make critical judgements
- Learn about artistic techniques they can try out with their own work
