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Art History Trip

The Art History classes form 6 and form 5 both went on an art history

trip to Newgrange and also the National museum Dublin as part of
the Art history curriculum.

In Newgrange we were able to view the ancient artefacts in
first hand, the most impressive piece of art in my opinion being
kerbstone 52, due to its hugely detailed decoration, and the amount
of skill that was involved making it. After Newgrange we visited the
National Museum Dublin. This is there all the Stone Age, Bronze
Age, metal work, and early Christian Ireland artefacts were kept.
As we have studied these it was nice to go and see them. Some of
the artefacts were smaller or larger

than expected or seen in the books.
The cross of Cong caught my eye
the most, the precious jewels and
metals carefully and beautifully
designed were amazing to see. The
trip was very beneficial.

Josh Power Disney

14 The Royal Times 2011-2012