Next fall the High School ISS Art Trip will visit three Spanish cities—Madrid, Toledo, and Barcelona—for six packed days and five nights. We will begin our adventure in Madrid, using a half day to also visit Toledo (A beautiful, walled city dating back to the 7th Century BC). From Madrid we will board the high-speed train to Barcelona for the last two days.
Students enjoying Velazquez's "Las Meninas"
Some of the highlights of this trip will include experiencing firsthand the artwork of the Spanish masters: Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and Picasso. While in Barcelona students will also experience the architecture of Gaudi, including his famous ongoing masterpiece: Sagrada Familia. We will also find time to enjoy an outdoor folk museum and a Spanish Flamenco performance.
This Art Trip will take place the week of October 3rd, 2010. Current 8th graders can also participate in the trip as incoming 9th graders. The purpose of the trip is to experience the wealth of art and architecture in the three cities mentioned above. During the spring, each participant will be required to attend four talks given by Ms. Svihus and Mr. Quale concerning the artists and their work as well as the architecture we will be visiting.
Interested in going? Come talk to Mr. Quale or Ms. Svihus, and grab a Sign-up Form from either teacher’s room.
