Art & Design School & College Tours to Seine et Marne
Combine a study tour to Seine et Marne's picturesque towns with excursions to Paris’ world renowned museums all with a backdrop of the region's idyllic landscape. The region is famous for being a huge inspiration for many impressionist artists, notably Rousseau and Paul Huet and the Museum of the Barbizon School is home to works by the great impressionist masters. Seine et Marne will both inspire and enhance your student’s understanding of the Impressionist movement making it an ideal destination for your art school group.
Art & Design Excursions
- Barbizon - The home for the Impressionist Barbizon School
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
