Sacred Art School

SAS Christian Art Tours

Mac Manus explaining a painting in the Basilica di San Marco, Florence.

Having lived in Italy, both in Rome and Florence, for over ten years, Mac Manus has got to know a lot of the hidden secrets of the cities that most secular art historians don't know about (only faith friendly sacrastins!). His unique Catholic and artistic insight is indispensable when it comes to understanding the art and architecture of these great cities.

Mac Manus revealing hidden 13th Century frescos depicting the 1st Crusades to Jerusalem in the Basilica di San Marco, Florence.

Mac Manus explaining the design of Piazza SS. Annunziata with the Duomo of Florence in the background.

Mac Manus encourages the students to draw and take notes as the go so as to retain a Grand Tour Diary which will prove an invaluable aid for inspiration and a very personal keep sake. Some drawings from Mac Manus' own Grand Tour diaries can be seen on:http://www.donymacmanus.com/gallery/FrameSet.htm

Students enjoying the essential gelato with Mac Manus at Giotto’s Campanile in Florence.