In the art course, the 2nd grade pupils will intensively study Japanese art and learn the techniques of calligraphy, ink painting and watercolour. Oriental art will be combined with Western art. As an introduction to the subject, the pupils, together with their art teacher, visited the Ukiyoe exhibition in Rome with a guided tour in German and the Japanese Cultural Institute. At the Cultural Institute they were able to admire the gardens. This gave them a first impression for their future artwork.