Art & Design School & College Tours to the Dutch Coast
The Dutch coast is an ideal base for groups wanting to combine visits to the inspirational countryside with the fascinating art museums of Amsterdam. Holland has a rich artistic heritage with masters Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh. Students will discover the history of these fascinating artists and study their work in a highly educational study trip to Holland.
Art & Design Excursions
- Cobra Museum of Modern Art (Amstelveen) - The Cobra Museum exhibits works from its impressive Cobra collection.
- Kroller Muller Museum - The Kröller-Müller Museum has a world-renowned collection of mainly 19th and 20th century visual art. Centrepieces include the large collection of work by Vincent van Gogh and the sculpture garden.
- Rembrandt House Museum - where Rembrandt lived and painted for a number of years
- Rijksmuseum - This is the largest museum in the Netherlands. There is a great collection of educational support material for teachers.
- Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art - The best collection of modern art in Amsterdam.
- Van Gogh Museum - A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is a unique experience. The museum contains the largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh in the world.
Curriculum Focus
- Opportunities to compare and contrast a range of artistic works in a number of galleries and museums in Amsterdam.
- 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 Holland'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
