The Museum für Naturkunde Berlin is an outstanding, integrated research museum within the Leibniz Association, with an international reputation and a globally networked research infrastructure. As an innovative communication hub, it aims to help shape the scientific and societal dialogue on the future of our planet and to foster the development of a democratic knowledge society.
The Study of Symbols – The Form of the Animal
Observing and drawing animals is a journey full of discoveries!
To begin with, we’ll be drawing from masterpieces depicting animals. We’ll then turn our attention to the fascinating exhibits at the Natural History Museum. We’ll learn the basics of anatomy and a system for capturing correct proportions. We’ll also explore the interplay of light and shadow, the depiction of textured surfaces and, last but not least, compositional structure. With Felix Gephart, illustrator, author and muralist.
A fee of five euros is payable on the first session. From then on, entry to the museum is free of charge.
Dates: 11 sessions every Wednesday from 23 September to 16 December 2026 (except 21 and 28 October) at 1:45pm until 5:45pm.
Participants: 6 to a maximum of 12 people aged 16 and over
Cost: 440 euros per person
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.