art academy
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art academy
A university or higher education institution where fine arts such as painting, sculpture, graphic arts, and architecture are taught and studied.
Nach dem Abitur bewarb er sich für einen Studienplatz an der Kunstakademie in München.
After finishing secondary school, he applied for a place at the art academy in Munich.
The word is a clear compound of 'die Kunst' (art) and 'die Akademie' (academy). It therefore literally refers to an academy where art is taught.
Die Wiener Kunstakademie ist international bekannt.
The Vienna Art Academy is internationally known.
In connection with an art academy, the preposition 'an' is almost always used. You study 'an' der Akademie (at the academy) or apply 'an' der Akademie (to the academy).
Er hat drei Jahre lang Malerei an der Kunstakademie studiert.
He studied painting at the art academy for three years.
Common verbs used with 'Kunstakademie' (art academy) are 'studieren' (to study), 'besuchen' (to attend), 'sich bewerben' (to apply), and 'aufgenommen werden' (to be accepted).
Nur wenige Bewerber werden jedes Jahr an der Kunstakademie aufgenommen.
Only a few applicants are accepted at the art academy each year.
