義大利文化 Italy Curriculum

Giorgio Morandi 1890–1964, The greatest Italian artist in the 20th century, is famous for his still life paintings and the deluxe colour of his choice. In his artwork, the supply of vases, bottles and jars in his studio lose their domestic purpose, but to become sculptural objects. Through repeated studies of different angles from the same items, let’s create a refined spiritual world and a sense of timelessness.

Mosaic Art has been prominent in Italian art since Ancient Roman times and has been flourishing throughout the history of Italy, especially in Venice. Create your own extravagantly beautiful mosaic cup coaster/tray in the traditional Italian Renaissance pattern, and be transported into the lavish Italian atmosphere.

Back in the early 12th century of Italy, in order to celebrate the victory of the war, the Venetians would wear different types of gorgeous masks, neglect the age, social and gender differences between one another, then to revel in the streets without scruple as equals. Let's take the journey, release our inner artistic soul and create a unique and dazzling Venetian mask with the style you favour.

Giuseppe Castiglione represents the magical fusion between Chinese and Italian culture, where he served as an artist at the imperial court of three emperors – the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors. He painted in a style that is a fusion of European and Chinese traditions. Decorate and paint on a delicate Chinese Porcelain vase, inspired by Giuseppe Castiglione’s double- lotus painting. Using a combination of Chinese and Western painting techniques, learn how to bring the two forms of art together to create something special and unique.

Decorate and paint on small teacups Inspired by Da Vinci’s flower studies Use a combination of Chinese and Western painting techniques Bring your own tea cups home as a new décor item or as a special gift