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Exploring Modernism and Art Nouveau in Vienna

One-Week course in:
Vienna

Description

At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Vienna was a hub of artistic activity, attracting some of the most influential artists, architects, and designers of the time. The city’s unique blend of cultural traditions, intellectual curiosity, and avant-garde experimentation made it a fertile ground for artistic innovation.

The art movement known as Modernism rejected traditional forms and focused on innovation and experimentation and encompassed a wide range of art forms, including literature, visual art, architecture, and music. Its disruption led to the birth of a new artistic experience in Vienna influenced by the French Art Nouveau.

Would you like to explore these masterworks of Modernist and Art Nouveau traditions in Vienna?

Nowadays, it is possible to notice traces of the Viennese Art Nouveau style in the architecture of Otto Wagner and in Gustav Klimt’s and Egon Schiele’s paintings displayed in museums such as the Albertina, the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, the Leopold, and many others.

Participants will take a deep dive into the rich artistic history of Vienna, and explore the two artistic movements that shaped its cultural landscape, i.e., Modernism and Art Nouveau.

The course will provide visits to cultural sites such as Belvedere and Leopold Museum. Furthermore, a city tour will be organized to discover the most important Art Nouveau palaces.

Through an immersive learning approach based on teamwork, peer education, and cultural visits, participants will also foster their creativity, and critical and visual thinking skills while expanding their knowledge of the topic.

In addition, the course will encourage digital-based educational strategies for embedding art and culture in school curricula. The emphasis on the digitization of certain museums and cultural institutions aims at obtaining transparent and selected information to develop easier practical projects.

Whether you are a seasoned art enthusiast or just beginning to explore the world of art and design, this course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of two of the most fascinating artistic movements in history and their impact on the vibrant city of Vienna.

Upcoming sessions

Location	Dates	Status	Enrol
Vienna	5-10 May 2025	Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation. Confirmed	Book »
Vienna	4-9 Aug 2025	Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation. Confirmed	Book »
Vienna	7-12 Apr 2025	Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation. Open to enrollments	Book »
Vienna	2-7 Jun 2025	Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation. Open to enrollments	Book »
Vienna	7-12 Jul 2025	Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation. Open to enrollments	Book »
Vienna	1-6 Sep 2025	Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation. Open to enrollments	Book »
Vienna	6-11 Oct 2025	Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation. Open to enrollments	Book »
Vienna	3-8 Nov 2025	Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation. Open to enrollments	Book »
Vienna	1-6 Dec 2025	Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation. Open to enrollments	Book »
Vienna	5-10 Jan 2026	Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation. Open to enrollments	Book »
Vienna	2-7 Feb 2026	Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation. Open to enrollments	Book »
Vienna	2-7 Mar 2026	Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation. Open to enrollments	Book »

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What is included

Learning outcomes

Acquire knowledge concerning Art Nouveau and Modernism by focusing on their influence on art and design in the 1900s in Europe;
Develop visual and critical thinking skills to learn how designers and artists respond to the cultural and social changes of their time;
Lead students to observe and discuss modern art finding sources of inspiration in the artistic environment that surrounds them;
Motivate students through teamwork, creative learning, and inquiry-based learning.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – Introduction to the course

Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
Icebreaker activities;
Presentations of participants’ schools;
Definition of Modernism and Art Nouveau;
Novelties in art, architecture, literature, and music of the late 19th century.

Day 2 – Modernism and Art Nouveau in Europe

The historical context of industrialization at the end of the 19th century;
The new challenges of Art Nouveau and Modernism in Europe;
City tour of Art Nouveau architecture.

Day 3 – The protagonists of the artistic Secessionism in Vienna

The Secessionist movement in Vienna;
Secessionist leaders: from Gustav Klimt to Otto Wagner;
Visit to Leopold Museum.

Day 4 – Innovation in Art, graphic, and design

The relationship between heritage and innovation through the lens of Art nouveau;
The Wiener Werkstätte: a creative and pioneering design workshop;
Design educational activities inspired by Art Nouveau.

Day 5 – Museums and digitalization

Useful digital tools for Arts & Culture Learning in the classroom;
Discovering museums’ digital archives and trends on their social networks;
Visit to Belvedere Museum.

Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities

Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
Excursion and other external cultural activities.

Dates and locations

You can register for any date, even if it's not yet confirmed, especially if you're interested in courses several weeks away. Once we have a few more enrollments, we will confirm the date. If we are unable to confirm it, we will offer you alternative options.

Vienna

Price: 480€*

OID: E10333773

Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
7-12 Apr 2025
Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
5-10 May 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
2-7 Jun 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
7-12 Jul 2025
Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
4-9 Aug 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
1-6 Sep 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
6-11 Oct 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
3-8 Nov 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
1-6 Dec 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
5-10 Jan 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
2-7 Feb 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
2-7 Mar 2026

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Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
7-12 Apr 2025
Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
5-10 May 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
2-7 Jun 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
7-12 Jul 2025
Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
4-9 Aug 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
1-6 Sep 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
6-11 Oct 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
3-8 Nov 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
1-6 Dec 2025
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
5-10 Jan 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
2-7 Feb 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
2-7 Mar 2026

Cultural Activities

A ticket to the Albertina Museum
A ticket to the Upper Belvedere Museum

*A 60 € late registration fee will be applied if you register less than 8 weeks before the course start date.
All prices are VAT included or not due.

Please note

Certificate: Participants who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance either on Friday or Saturday.

Schedule: Classes take place in the morning or afternoon, at the provider’s discretion. The schedule outlines may differ significantly depending on participants’ requests and on the trainer, who has discretion over any changes. If you want to discuss a specific topic, you should indicate it at least 4 weeks in advance as the definitive schedule will be sent 2 weeks before the course.

Cultural activities: The majority of cultural activities are planned for Saturday. However, if these activities include tickets to museums, city cards, or visits organized with an external tour operator, you may choose to use these earlier in the week. Please note that if you decide to use these options before Saturday, there will be no additional activities. We recommend checking the webpage of the location you are choosing for more details.

Equipment: Depending on the course, you may be required to bring your own laptop.

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