Art & Design School & College Tours to Munich
Groups travelling to the Bavarian capital will find an exciting and vibrant city where old and new meet perfectly. The city was nearly destroyed during the Second World War but went through an incredible regeneration process during the second half of the twentieth century that has allowed for the conservation of most of its outstanding architecture.
Art & Design Excursions
- Marienplatz - A spacious square in the city centre surrounded by Gothic architecture.
- Neues Rathaus - Where the famous Glockenspiel can be seen playing at 11am, noon and 3pm.
- Frauenkirche - The interior contains works of art that span 5 centuries.
- Deutsches Museum - One of the first scientific-technological museums.
- Palaces Schleißheim - Together with the Lustheim Palace this forms one of the major baroque complexes in Germany.
- Alte Pinakothek - 800 masterpieces by European artists depicting the development of art from the Middle Ages to the Rococo period.
- Neuschwanstein - The best of the fantastical castles built by King Ludwig II.
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
