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A World of Art: Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia Museum, PAFA, Rodin and More |
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Program Number: |
20707RJ |
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| Duration: |
4 nights |
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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| Price starting at: |
$949.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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Art History/Criticism
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Activity Level: |
t (see description) |
| Meals: |
8;
4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners |
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Low Fat; Vegetarian; Gluten Free; Low Fat |
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Philadelphia is home to some of America’s finest art museums, with exceptional collections spanning the breadth of artistic history including a wealth of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works. Get an in-depth view of this extraordinary world of art as you learn from experts and go behind the scenes for perspectives not available to tourists. As an added delight, enjoy a cultural event from current offerings.
Highlights
• During two visits to the Barnes Foundation’s splendid new building, view Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings, as well as American decorative arts, treasures from antiquity and more.
• Experience the Philadelphia Museum of Art's renowned collections in some of its 200 captivating galleries, plus the nearby Rodin Museum, housing the largest public collection of the artist’s works outside Paris.
• Learn about the art of sculptor from a renowned sculptor who will explain the "lost wax" method used by artists from the Greeks to Rodin to the 21st century as you take field trips to the Rodin Museum and other public sculptures around Philadelphia.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to one mile on city streets.
Coordinated by The Philadelphia Society For The Preservation Of Landmarks.
Philadelphia
An appealing and walkable metropolis, 300-year-old Philadelphia is steeped in the beliefs that founded the American Revolution and today is a vibrant city of diverse neighborhoods and internationally recognized cultural institutions.
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Accommodations
Comfortable, centrally located hotel. Free wifi and fitness center.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | John Giannotti
| | John Giannotti received a BFA degree magna cum laude from SUNY Buffalo, NY, and an MFA degree from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. He is presently Professor Emeritus at Rutgers where he was a faculty member at the Camden & New Brunswick branches for over 30 years. His paintings and sculptures have been exhibited worldwide including solo shows in London, England and Florence, Italy. Locally, his works are on exhibit at the New Jersey State Aquarium, as well as in Mt. Holly, Camden, Willingboro and Atlantic City New Jersey. | | | | Elizabeth Anderson
| | Elizabeth Anderson, former curator of education at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, earned a master’s in art history at the University of Pennsylvania. She was associated with the Philadelphia Museum of Art from 1965 until her retirement in 2005, and during that time, presented numerous lecture series on art history, as well as gallery talks on specific objects in the museum’s collections. In addition to her activities at the museum, Elizabeth taught at LaSalle University, Drexel University, Rosemont College and St. Joseph’s University. She continues to be a guest lecturer at both the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Princeton University. Elizabeth is a former secretary of the Philadelphia chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians and the Museum Council of Philadelphia; a member of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. She is currently a trustee of The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks. | | | |
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