EXPLORING ENGLAND June 4 – 12, 2019...Leighton House , London. 1864. George Aitchison with...

EXPLORING ENGLAND

June 4 – 12, 2019

“Londinios,” founded by the Romans c. 50 CE.

“Westminster” is an

independent city in the

heart of London, and dates

from around the time the

abbey was built, c.960 CE.

The original palace of the British Monarchs,

built c. 1016 CE, since c. 1200 CE,

the Palace of Westminster

has been the seat of the British government.

Palace of Westminster. This structure, c. 1840. Sir Charles Barry and Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

The House of Lords, Parliament. c. 1840. AWN Pugin and Sir Charles Barry

North Entrance, Westminster Abbey

Founded c. 960 CE/ rebuilt 1518

The British Museum, founded in the 18th century, was greatly expanded in the early

19th century, largely due to the arrival of the so-called “Elgin Marbles.”

Banqueting House. c. 1620. Inigo Jones

The Victoria & Albert Museum

is the first, the largest, and the

most important museum

in the world devoted to the

Decorative Arts

Leighton House, London. 1864. George Aitchison with Frederick, Lord Leighton.

In addition to being an excellent example of the Victorian taste for the exotic, there

is also an important connection to the fine arts and to William Morris.

Chiswick House, London. 1729. William Kent with Lord Burlington

Osterly Park, London. 1764. Robert Adam

Red House, Bexeleyhyeath. 1860. Philip Webb with William Morris

Windsor Castle, Windsor. Begun, late 11th century CE

Windsor Castle houses an important

collection of Renaissance drawings.

This, by Leonardo

Stone Henge, Salisbury. c. 3100 BCE

One of the earliest and most enigmatic

manipulations of space by man,

Stone Henge speaks for itself.

But what, exactly, is it telling us?

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Program FeesEarly Bird Program Fee: $3,500

After November 17 Program Fee: $3,650

Program Fee Includes:Roundtrip airfare Accommodations (triple/double occupancy)All ground transportation abroadTour guidesEntrance fees on scheduled toursTravel insuranceTuition and fees for one Brookdale class (3 credits)Pre-departure orientation session at Brookdale

Not included:Lunch and dinnerPersonal expensesTips (drivers, guides, porters, maids)Optional excursions

Faculty LeadersDepartment of Interior Design

Celeste Chirichellocchirichello@brookdalecc.edu

Teresa Ryantryan@brookdalecc.edu

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