An Art and Design Study Tour – The Masters of Amsterdam
A study tour to Paris may perhaps be de rigueur for art students who wish to view the life and work of the masters up close; but there is one city that is often underrated in terms of being a destination for those who wish to follow in their steps - Amsterdam!
Dutch Masters Up Close
Formerly the capital of The Netherlands, the birthplace of many famed Dutch painters - including those from the Golden Age, who were masters of art and shadow, such as Rembrandt and Vermeer - Amsterdam is where one can see the region that spawned the kind of artistry they had. The kind that could evoke true emotion in viewers - allowing them to be part of the scene.
It is also the perfect place to view the work of the Amsterdam Impressionists, who evolved around the same time as their French counterparts. As their favourite subject was life in the bustling part of the city, it is certainly fun to view these masterpieces on your Amsterdam study tour and compare them to how the city is at present! What's more, many of these places are concentrated in an area known as Museumplein, or Museum Square€" which means less time running to and fro, and more time to savour and appreciate these works of genius.
Van Gogh Museum
One of the city's famous former residents, Vincent Van Gogh, has a museum dedicated to his life and work. The Van Gogh museum, a must-see part of any Amsterdam study tour, is the most visited museum in the city, and houses many of his famous masterpieces such as The Potato Eaters and Sunflowers.
Stedelijk Museum
Right next to the Van Gogh museum, the Stedelijk Museum provides a change of mood on a study tour, with the city's largest collection of thought-provoking modern art. With a permanent collection of works by Pietr Mondrian, Karel Appel and the like, it contains 90,000 objects from different artistic disciplines and has been renowned as the most influential museum when it comes to artwork of the 20th century - rivalling Centre Pompidou and the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. While it has been under renovation for a time, it is set to re-open in 2012.
Rembrandthuis Museum
Of course, no-one on a study tour should miss the house where Rembrandt lived and painted for nearly 20 years. Containing a complete overview of his graphic work, as well as a peek into his life, it also contains works by his teachers and students.
Rijksmuseum
The largest collection of classical Dutch art, is of course, the Rijksmuseum. The highlight of any study tour featuring the Dutch masters, this collection of nearly one million objects includes Rembrandt's masterpiece €The Night Watch€ and Vermeer's €The Milkmaid€ among others.
Aside from these bastions of fine art, no visit to Amsterdam is complete without a visit to the other museums spread throughout the city - including the Anne Frank House, the Jewish History Museum, and the Museum of the Tropics. What's more, there are also plenty of other activities to round out a study tour€" visit the exhibitions of performing arts or simply have a taste of the amazing nightlife the city has to offer.
Dutch Masters Up Close
Formerly the capital of The Netherlands, the birthplace of many famed Dutch painters - including those from the Golden Age, who were masters of art and shadow, such as Rembrandt and Vermeer - Amsterdam is where one can see the region that spawned the kind of artistry they had. The kind that could evoke true emotion in viewers - allowing them to be part of the scene.
It is also the perfect place to view the work of the Amsterdam Impressionists, who evolved around the same time as their French counterparts. As their favourite subject was life in the bustling part of the city, it is certainly fun to view these masterpieces on your Amsterdam study tour and compare them to how the city is at present! What's more, many of these places are concentrated in an area known as Museumplein, or Museum Square€" which means less time running to and fro, and more time to savour and appreciate these works of genius.
Van Gogh Museum
One of the city's famous former residents, Vincent Van Gogh, has a museum dedicated to his life and work. The Van Gogh museum, a must-see part of any Amsterdam study tour, is the most visited museum in the city, and houses many of his famous masterpieces such as The Potato Eaters and Sunflowers.
Stedelijk Museum
Right next to the Van Gogh museum, the Stedelijk Museum provides a change of mood on a study tour, with the city's largest collection of thought-provoking modern art. With a permanent collection of works by Pietr Mondrian, Karel Appel and the like, it contains 90,000 objects from different artistic disciplines and has been renowned as the most influential museum when it comes to artwork of the 20th century - rivalling Centre Pompidou and the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. While it has been under renovation for a time, it is set to re-open in 2012.
Rembrandthuis Museum
Of course, no-one on a study tour should miss the house where Rembrandt lived and painted for nearly 20 years. Containing a complete overview of his graphic work, as well as a peek into his life, it also contains works by his teachers and students.
Rijksmuseum
The largest collection of classical Dutch art, is of course, the Rijksmuseum. The highlight of any study tour featuring the Dutch masters, this collection of nearly one million objects includes Rembrandt's masterpiece €The Night Watch€ and Vermeer's €The Milkmaid€ among others.
Aside from these bastions of fine art, no visit to Amsterdam is complete without a visit to the other museums spread throughout the city - including the Anne Frank House, the Jewish History Museum, and the Museum of the Tropics. What's more, there are also plenty of other activities to round out a study tour€" visit the exhibitions of performing arts or simply have a taste of the amazing nightlife the city has to offer.
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