During the recent Fall break, 17 DP Visual Art and Latin students were on an excursion to the cradle of Renaissance: Florence, Italy.
The trip included various cultural activities such as museum visits, printmaking workshop and pasta making class.
The famous salute of David and various art treasures such as Primavera by Botticelli were viewed under the guidance of an experienced local guide.
The students learned the ancient techniques of etching and aquatint which aren’t all too dissimilar as what masters such as Rembrandt used.
The art of fresh pasta making was also experienced and the result was very delicious truffle filled tortellini: a skill the students could enjoy for many years to come.
It was truly inspiring trip and all the participating students and accompanying teachers came back home with more appreciations for Italian art and culture as well some a couple of etching prints which they can use for exam work.
