UNFORGETTABLE, INSPIRATIONAL, INFORMATIVE
For the past 30 years EAS has been taking students of all ages from 8 to 80 to Venice, Florence and Rome to experience at first hand the splendour of Italian art and architecture. The 4 -5 day trips are uniquely designed to give participants not just an in depth appreciation of each individual masterpiece but also an understanding of its wider significance in the history of art.
Our itineraries are carefully constructed to include the most important monuments in each city whilst our exclusive contacts provide access to lesser known private collections. Crucially students are taught directly in front of the relevant works of art and architecture and are encouraged to participate in the often lively discussions that ensue.
EAS courses are open to all ages and all levels of interest and are equally suitable for families, couples and individuals. Our goal is to provide a truly memorable and authentic experience. With this in mind we often arrange accommodation and events in private houses, villas and palazzi not generally open to the public.
About Ann Buchanan
Ann Buchanan has taught Art and Art History for 35 years at every level from primary to university. She is a firm believer in the value of interactive teaching and her infectious enthusiasm and passion for Italian culture mean that EAS trips abroad are always voyages of discovery.
Practical Art Teaching
The ability to draw or paint the monuments encountered on the trip often leaves a lasting impression. Ann's husband, the water colourist Hugh Buchanan, gives masterclasses in drawing and watercolour.
For more information on the prices, dates and availability of this year's EAS Tours Abroad please browse the individual courses.
The art and architecture of Florence is unique, ranging from Brunelleschi's ingenious dome, Michelangelo's forceful 'David' to Botticelli's 'Primavera'. Ann will set the Early Renaissance in context and will tailor the course to include examples studied on individual courses.
Ann is an experienced teacher and examiner of Art and History of Art A Level and has been running tours to cultural hotspots for decades. She is a firm believer that there is no better way to understand art and architecture than by observing works at first hand with an informed guide.
We will stay in a centrally located hotel, a converted convent near the Boboli gardens.
Flights from London to Pisa are with Ryanair and can be organised from other airports in the UK.
Ravenna and Urbino,both leading cultural capitals in their own time, provide a vivid contrast between Byzantine and Renaissance art and architecture. The Byzantine and Early Christian mosaics of Ravenna are arguably the finest in the world and the Early Renaissance paitings by Piero della Francesca are masterpieces. Both cities are UNESCO world heritage sites and have so many works of art and architeccture to see.
We will be based in Ravenna and stay 4 nights in the delightful Palazzo Bezzi in the historic centre and travel by train to Bologna and by mini bus to Urbino.
Flights are direct with Ryanair from Edinburgh to Bologna which is an hour's train journey to Ravenna
There are many other flights from London and Newcastle to Bologna for you to select from also departing on 20th October, if you prefer.