On Thursday, January 16th 2025, Mr. Molinari, Ms. Gobbo, and Ms. Triantafillis will accompany their DP1 Italian Language and Literature classes on a visit to the Guggenheim Museum to view the temporary exhibition “Marina Apollonio. Oltre il cerchio”.
In class, students are currently examining the interdisciplinary connections between poetry, visual arts, and music in contemporary culture. This includes a focus on Andrea Zanzotto, particularly his unique approach to portraying landscapes and the interaction between his poetic style and visual art. They are also delving into the relationship between poetry and songwriting, exploring how various expressive forms intersect. Additionally, students are exploring the worlds of comics and graphic novels, analysing how these modern narrative forms blend visual art and storytelling.
Marina Apollonio’s work, known for its exploration of geometric forms and visual perception, aligns closely with the themes students are studying in class. Her art challenges viewers to engage with the interaction between abstract visual elements and the viewer’s experience, much like the way Zanzotto’s poetry engages with the natural world. Apollonio’s work will provide a practical example of the connections between visual art and poetry, offering students a deeper understanding of these interdisciplinary influences.
The trip will provide students with an opportunity to engage with contemporary art and its interdisciplinary dimensions, exemplified in the works of Marina Apollonio.
Day’s schedule:
- 8:45 am: Meeting point at Quarto d’Altino FS train station.
- Students residing in Venice: Meet directly at Venice Santa Lucia station at 9:30 am with Ms. Triantafillis.
- 8:55 am: Train departure from Quarto d’Altino FS.
- 9:30 am: Arrival at Venice Santa Lucia and transfer to the museum.
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Guided tour of the temporary exhibition and permanent collection, with interactive activities tied to interdisciplinary themes.
- 12:30 pm: Lunch at a restaurant near the museum.
- 1:30 pm: Tour of the Human Gravity Exhibition at the Marignana Art Gallery, inspired by the writings of Andrea Zanzotto. This exhibition explores themes of progress and environmental sustainability, which some students have already studied in relation to Zanzotto’s works.
- 3:00 pm: Departure for the return journey.
- 3:38 pm: Expected arrival at Quarto d’Altino FS train station.
- Students using the school bus or boarding will be transferred to the Campus.
- Day students must be picked up by their parents at the station.
The itinerary may be subject to slight changes.
Important notes:
- Students residing in Venice will return home independently after the trip.
- The total cost, covering transport and lunch, will be communicated once all details are confirmed. It is expected to be approximately €70.
- Attendance is mandatory, as the trip is an integral part of the curriculum.
- Parents must fill out the following form to authorise their child to return home independently: Authorisation Form.
- To confirm your child’s place, please log into https://www.h-is.com/application/product-list/trips, and select “DP1 Guggenheim”.
For further information or clarifications, please contact the school at office.ve@h-is.com.