Art & Design School & College Tours to Hamburg
Hamburg is one of the biggest cultural hubs of Germany and as Germany’s Media capital the city is home to no less than 6200 media companies and the country’s top newspapers. Boasting the greatest art collection in Germany, Hamburg Kunsthalle’s highlights are the medieval alters of Master Bertram and Master Francke, 17th century Rembrandt, German romanticism, impressionism and classic modernism. With such a fantastic offer in art & design visits, Hamburg is fast becoming one of our most popular art school tours.
Art & Design Excursions
- Hamburg Kunsthalle - Museum focusing on paintings originating from the 14th century, paintings by Dutch and Flemish artists of the 16th and 17th centuries, French and German paintings of the 19th century and modern art.
- Ernst Ballach Haus – Discover major works of the Expressionist Ernst Ballach Haus in this private museum.
- Art Hall Museum – Enjoy art from the medieval altars of Master Bertram through to the stars of the contemporary art scene such as Gerhard Richter and Neo Rauch.
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
- Be able to see artistic works at close hand, often in their native environment
Student Outcomes
- 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
