European Art Classroom: W'23 Visits Madrid

Posted by European Art Classroom

02/20/2023

This week Euro ventured to Madrid, Spain. The week was filled with many art museums, friends, good food, and more.

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

We woke up early on our first full day to catch the bus to Segovia to visit the Spain group. This quick one-hour bus ride flew by as excitement churned in our stomachs, this was the first time we saw fresh faces this term.

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

After exchanging hugs and hellos, we watched a few presentations and explored the area.

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

It was the first time in about three or more years (due to Covid) since the Euro group met up with the Spain group. 

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

After lunch and an art history class, we had to say our goodbyes and head back to Madrid.

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Once we arrived back in Madrid we got ready for our Valentine's day dinner. The next few days were filled with walking tours, The Museo Del Prado, Reina Sofia, Sorolla's house, and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. In these museums, we spend our time getting lost in the art, metaphorically and literally.

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

This week was very special because it was both Nate and Grace's 18th birthdays! Hopefully, they both had very memorable days. 

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

We tried Spanish food like the tortilla Espanol which was basically a large omelet filled with potatoes and butter. They eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.   

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Often the museums do not allow photography, it is a perfect opportunity to do some sketching in our Carnet De Voyage.

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Finding something to sketch is easy but finding a quiet spot can be challenging. Museums weren't the only thing magical about Madrid.

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Rembrandt the Man

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

The culture, especially the food was such a magical thing to experience.

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

One of the days for lunch our group went to this market and bought all kinds of Spanish foods. There was everything from fresh churros to empanadas and everything was delicious.

Proctor Academy European Art Classroom Art Immersion Program

It always feels good to come back home.

- Ani '23

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