Paris is an inspirational city for art and art history school trips. Teachers looking to broaden students' artistic horizons and develop their understanding of great artists don't have to take their classes far. In Paris, groups can visit some of the best galleries in the world, pausing for coffee in the cafés in Montmartre where some of the most important artists of the 20th century developed their ideas.
Subject Focus:
- KS 3-5: Students can see a wide range of art in some of the most important art museums in the world.
- KS 3-5: Students can learn about the city that has provided the context for so much inspirational artwork throughout history.
- KS 3-5: Students can find inspiration for their own work.
- KS 5: Students can explore and evaluate how issues such as presentation have been addressed for some of the most famous works.
Student Outcomes:
- Students can view a wide range of inspiring presentations and media.
- An understanding of the inspirations and techniques behind Parisian work is developed as well as observing the critical reactions of the time.
- Students' own work will benefit from the range of influences at their disposal.
