Art & Design School & College Tours to Dublin
Dublin has transformed itself into one of the most vibrant and cultural cities in Europe. The city has a huge variety of Museums and Galleries from the great collections of the National Museum and Gallery and Irish Museum of Modern Art to private small collections. With so much on offer Dublin will excite and inspire your art students.
Art & Design Excursions
- Hugh Lane Gallery of Modern Art - Housing one of Ireland's foremost collections of modern and contemporary art.
- National Gallery of Ireland - The national collection of Irish art and European master paintings.
- St Patrick's Cathedral - An architectural landmark; Ireland's largest church has contributed much to Irish life.
- Christ Church Cathedral - Dublin's oldest building, dating from the 11th century and reflecting 1000 years of history in Ireland.
- Trinity College and Book of Kells - The oldest university in Ireland, where the Book of Kells is stored in the Library.
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
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
