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This Day School studies the glorious art and architecture that came out of the 1,000-year Republic of Venice.

In art, the 16th century saw Venice become the centre of the Late Renaissance in Italy. Legendary artists such as Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese introduced heightened colour, emotion and drama, building on the earlier Renaissance achievements of Michelangelo and Rafael. Then, in the 18th century, Venice again led a new movement in European art through the work of artists like Canaletto and Bellotto. They broke new ground with depictions of real and fantastical cityscapes, applying their skills across Europe to England, Germany, Poland and Russia.

In architecture, Venice saw a wide range of architectural styles being adopted and introduced to the city as a result of its central position between western and eastern Europe. Influences came from across its empire, which had spread across the eastern Mediterranean, and further inspiration came from its even further-reaching trading routes. Uniquely, Venice was able to function as an independent republic right up to the era of Napoleon, and was therefore able to preserve its architectural heritage. The primary styles were Classical, Gothic and Byzantine, and fine examples of each can be seen to this day.

In architecture, Venice saw Classical, Gothic and Byzantine styles being adopted as a result of its wide trading empire and its central position between western and eastern Europe. Fine examples of each survive to this day