Art & Design School & College Tours to Venice
Take a step back in time with a visit to Venice. Roam through the city’s winding streets and canals and find yourself surrounded by art in every corner. School groups will discover the Venetian School’s vast influence on the Renaissance period by examining its heritage in the city’s many museums. Architecture students will be overwhelemed by Venice's unique architecture. Every street has an fantastic story to tell, and with buildings ranging from the Byzantine to the Baroque period, the city has unique study opportunities for students.
Art & Design Excursions
- Accademia Gallery - One of the finest collections of Venetian paintings from the 14th - 18th Century, including works by Bellini, Tintoretto, Titian and Veronese.
- Doges Palace - 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 - 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 de San Rocco - A Renaissance building containing 56 paintings by Tintoretto.
- Peggy Guggenheim Museum - The collection concentrates on 20th Century painting and sculpture, including works by Chagall, Klee and Picasso.
Curriculum Focus
- Experience 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 many 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
