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Firenze Arti Visive School of Fine Arts, Florence:
Based in Florence, in the Tuscany region of Northern Italy, Firenze Arti Visive School of Fine Arts is a unique and progressive program that offers University level accredited courses with classes in Studio Art, Media Arts, Cultural Studies, Italian Language, and on-site learning in Art History. A key factor that distinguishes Firenze Arti Visive apart from other programs is our emphasis on small classes, on-site learning, and interdisciplinary study.

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Why Choose Firenze Arti Visive?


-  Putting Students First
We educate and encourage students who will become working artists of significance in local and global culture. 

-  International Atmosphere
Our School is a cultural reference point on an international level which bridges the historical with present-day to create a significant and specific place for contemporary art and Italian cultural studies. 

-  Become Culturally Conscious
Firenze Arti Visive School of Fine Arts is a unique place where students can become more conscious of themselves and of the cultural reality surrounding them according to their personal ways of observation and communication.

Italian Culture & Language Courses:


2D Studio Arts Courses:
- Printmaking
- Painting
- Drawing
- Letterpress

Media Arts Classes:
- Digital Media
- Photography
- Super8
- Video

Italian Studies Courses:
- Food, Culture & Society
- European Cinema
- Italian Literature
- Creative Writing

Art History Courses:
- Contemporary Art History
- Italian Renaissance
- High Renaissance

Italian Language:
- Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Italian

Beautiful Florence Location:
We provide a number of opportunities that will enrich your stay with an authentic Italian experience. Firenze Arti Visive has excellent facilities and is located in the historic center of Florence on a quiet street very close to the Arno River, Ufizzi Gallery and Piazza Santa Croce.

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Address: Tuscany, Florence, Italy
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Courses / Programs
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