Art & Design School & College Tours to Berlin
Berlin boasts one of the most cosmopolitan and vibrant art communities in the globe and a combination of excellent museums and galleries makes it an ideal study trip destination for school groups. The city has been inspiring and attracting artists for decades and has been transformed into a cultural hub of international artistic excellence. With a wealth of visits and full of creativity, Berlin is an ideal destination for an art study trip.
Art & Design Excursions
- Brohan Museum - The State Museum for Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Functionalism (1889-1939).
- Pergamon Museum - The main attraction being the Pergamon alter which dates from 2nd century BC.
- Charlottenburg Palace - Constructed from 1695 onwards, with an art collection and large attractive gardens.
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
