Art History Abroad
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- GYA Accredited Since: Unaccredited by the GYA. Please see the Standards for more information.
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Enrolling:
Yes - Mission Statement:
Art History Abroad is dedicated to enriching the lives of our student through a deep appreciation of art, society and culture.
Our mission is to inspire, educate, and empower individuals of all ages to explore the world's artistic heritage, fostering a lifelong passion for creativity, history, and global understanding. We achieve this by curating immersive, educational, and transformative travel journeys that provide meaningful encounters with art, history, food, people, diverse cultures and much more.
In pursuing our mission, we are dedicated to creating transformative journeys that not only enrich the mind but also nourish the soul, fostering a more enlightened, interconnected, and culturally vibrant global community." -
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Typical Itinerary
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VENICE AM - Introductory stroll to Venice PM. Italian lesson over aperitivo | VENICE AM Discovering Palladio's Legacy PM Enganging with Titian and Tintoretto | VENICE AM Venetian painting at the Accademia - PM A private visit to the textile factory of Bevilacqua | VENICE AM Learn to row through PM Visit to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection EVENING San Marco - private visit to Venice's grand and golden basilica. | PADUA Day trip to Padova to discover the magnificent Scrovegni Chapel. | VENICE Trip to the Islands around Venice - Murano, Burano e Torcello | VENICE AM - Venice Biennale PM "Church hopping" Evening - Theatre |
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W e e k 2 |
FLORENCE Introduction to Florence - Orientation walk. Aperitivo in the lively Santo | FLORENCE AM The Duomo - climb up Brunelleschi's Dome. PM Santa Maria Novella | FLORENCE AM The Uffizi PM- Learn how to paper marble with Maestro Riccardi EVENING - Italian Lesson | FLORENCE AM Learn how to sculpt marble by visiting the Jason Arkle's studio PM Michelangelo - Visit the famous Michelangelo's David | FLORENCE AM. Meet the Medici Family. Visit San Marco, San Lorenzo and the Medici Palace. PM Bargello Museum Evening concert in Palazzo Corsini | FLORENCE AM Free morning! PM Santa Croce Evening - Group Dinner in a typical Osteria. | FLORENCE AM Pasta class with Lunch PM Sunset walk and picnic dinner with view in San Miniato |
2024
Spring Gap Year Course India - Thursday 18 Jan - Thursday 29 Feb
Spring Gap Year Course Italy - Monday 22 Jan - Friday 1 March
Future Thinkers Course - Monday April 15 - Monday April 29
Early Summer Course - Monday April 29 - Friday June 7
Northern Course - Monday July 8 - Monday July 22
Southern Course - Monday July 8 - Monday July 22
Northern 2 Course - Monday July 22 - Monday August 5
Semester Gap Year Course - Monday September 23 - Friday December 13
Autumn Gap Year Course - Monday November 4 - Friday December 13
Program Outcomes
- Building up confidence and experiencing personal growth
- Developing Critical Thinking
- Broadening one's culture and understanding of society
- Developing a solid Art and Architecture Knowledge
- Gaining a global perspective by comparing and contrasting the artistic and architectural traditions of different regions, fostering a more holistic understanding of world history.
- Learning to cultivate independence and self-reliance by navigating new and unfamiliar environments, building confidence and problem-solving abilities.
- Embracing a heightened culturalawarness
- Building a network of friends, mentors, and fellow learners from around the world, which can be valuable for personal and professional connections in the future.
- Rediscovering curiosity for learning and retraining one's creativity. As well as cultivate a passion for life-long learning by nurturing intellectual curiosity and a desire to explore new cultures and experiences beyond the Gap Year.
- Engage in self-reflection and introspection, allowing students to better understand their values, interests, and personal goals.
Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester
- Typical Program Cost:
- Program Financial Aid: Yes
- Other Financial Aid Details:
Sir Trenchard Cox Scolarship
Winning 2-week Summer Course (£4,780 in 2024) in Italy.
All you have to do is write two 400 word reasoned descriptions – one on a work of art (to include architecture, painting, drawing, decorative arts and design) you love, and one that you loathe.
Staff Training and Certification
- Pharo Safe Guarding training
- Mental Health Training
- First Aid Training