Art History & Architecture

shutterstock_325249205This year as well as our popular art history courses we also have a special art history and history course, taught jointly by our history and art history tutors. We also have some new architecture courses.

NEW – The Architecture of Gaudi and Hundertwasser

The Nature Perspective Discover the imagination, craftsmanship, and philosophy of two leading architects who put nature first, and consider the place of architecture versus nature today. Course Dates 2016 – 2017 Wednesday 10am to 4pm Samantha Forrest 1 session on 23 November £36 / £22 AC133A New course dates will be available in our next […]

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NEW – Art in the 17th Century

From Caravaggio to Rembrandt, the 17th century has produced a series of extraordinary artists. New subjects for painting such as Vermeer’s quiet scenes of everyday life became popular in Holland. By contrast, in Catholic countries, the energy and drama of Baroque art was put to the service of the Counter Reformation as the Church fought […]

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NEW – Mexico and Russia

Two countries, two revolutions. We will travel from Russia to Mexico and explore the paintings produced, among others, by Malevich, Rivera and Kahlo against a backdrop of social upheaval and revolution. No prior knowledge required. Check out the tutor’s profile Enrol online here Course Dates 2016 – 2017 Thursdays 10am to 12.30pm Sarah Kelly 5 […]

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NEW – Art in the 18th Century

The century of the French Revolution and David’s austere neo-classicism and also of Tiepolo’s decorative frolics and Gainsborough’s fancy pictures. During this course, we will explore a great range of images from sad clowns to Roman heroes and picturesque beggars. No prior knowledge required. Check out the tutor’s profile Enrol online here Course Dates 2016 […]

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Women artists

A painter of flags in the 15th century, the daughter of an artist in the 16th – few women artists are   documented during the Renaissance. We will look at these early painters and also focus on artists of the 17th and 18th centuries including Artemisia Gentileschi, a woman who succeeded against the odds and worked […]

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NEW – Discover Sculpture

A walk through the alphabet – one sculptor at a time. Dive into the diverse field of sculpture as we travel from A to Z. A personal selection by the tutor. Prepare for a few surprises and lots of inspiration. Course Dates 2016 – 2017 Wednesday 10am to 4pm Samantha Forrest 1 session on 22 […]

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NEW – Classical Architecture and it’s Influences

From the Parthenon to the Georgian Parlour Discover how and why Classical Architecture has been so successful and so influential. A fun look down the centuries from Greek temples to the nineteenth century’s revival of classicism, via Romanesque churches, Renaissance palaces, striking Baroque structures and the Palladian merchant houses of Bath. Course Dates 2016 – […]

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