NGV Melbourne Art Book Author led Art Appreciation Tour

5.0
(10 reviews)
Melbourne, Australia

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This experience is perfect for beginners wanting to understand art. It offers great value because you can learn valuable tips in art appreciation, admire top Western art at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) without spending hours wandering the museum. Guests will benefit from an immersive learning experience about the main Western art movements featured in NGV, including Byzantine, Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo, Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism; and admire paintings by Rembrandt, François Boucher, El Greco, Jan Brueghel, Tiepolo, Monet, Pissarro, Dali and Picasso. This tour suits travellers and locals, including families with children.

Each group or individual booking will receive a free Art Appreciation book that features many of the top paintings at NGV.

What's Included

Art Appreciation book
no snacks are provided

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside the main entrance of NGV, directly in front of the glass wall with water flowing down at the entrance. Your guide will be carrying a green shoulder bag

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Learn art appreciation techniques, understand art genres and view the best paintings at NGV. The tour is led by the author of an Art Appreciation book that you will receive for free, it retails for A$71 on Amazon.

This experience is designed for those who enjoy looking at paintings but want to deepen their appreciation without requiring to become art experts. Join us for an exceptional fun opportunity to learn how to appreciate art at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).

Your guide will show and explain to you about 30 of his favorite Western Art paintings at NGV, providing insights about the artists, the historical context, and tips on how to appreciate paintings more effectively. This experience is perfect for beginners, making it easy to follow along.

By the end of the experience, you will have enhanced art appreciation skills that will allow you to enjoy art more wherever you go. You will also receive a free 300-page Art Appreciation book, which you can use to analyse and understand art at art galleries you will visit in your future travels.

At the end, you will participate in a fun quiz to test the art knowledge you have gained during the experience.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that for me to accomodate the tour, there is a required minimum number of 4 guests including your booking and others
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Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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