Art & Design School & College Tours to Lake Garda
The stunning Lake Garda is ideally located for groups wanting to explore the culturally rich Venice and Milan whilst enjoying the relaxing setting of the Lake.
Art & Design Excursions
- Accademia Gallery (Venice) - One of the finest collections of Venetian paintings from the 14th - 18th Century, including works by Bellini, Tintoretto, Titian and Veronese.
- Doges Palace (Venice) - The Palace was the seat of government, law court and prison. The famous Bridge of Sighs connects the Palace to the prison, hence the name.
- St Mark’s Square and the Basilica (Venice) - The tourist centre of Venice with its expensive cafes, galleries and exclusive shops. The Basilica dates from the 10th Century and was built to house the remains of St Mark.
- Bell Tower - The Campanile is 99 meters high and has impressive views from the top.
- Scuola di San Rocco (Venice) - A Renaissance building containing 56 paintings by Tintoretto.
- Peggy Guggenheim Museum (Venice) - The collection concentrates on 20th Century painting and sculpture, including works by Chagall, Klee and Picasso.
- Verona - Infamous as the backdrop to the great love story of Romeo and Juliet. The impressive Roman amphitheatre is now used for spectacular operatic performances.
- Milan - The Italian centre of finance, business and fashion. See the Gothic architecture and Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’.
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
