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An introduction to European painting, looking at masterpieces in major London galleries. We will cover different painting techniques and genres (landscape, portrait and history painting) for a basic understanding and increased enjoyment of Western art. What topics...
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You will begin by looking at the production and use of images in the medieval period and its distinguishing features, followed by a contrasting look at Renaissance art. What is the course about? This course will begin by looking at the production and use of...
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An introduction to the art and culture of the later 19th century. A broad range of styles and movements are covered including: Victorian narrative, the Pre-Raphaelites, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, the Decadents and Symbolism. What is the course about?...
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An introduction to art and culture in the early 20th century. All the major styles and movements are covered including Cubism, Expressionism and Surrealism. Can be studied on its own or as a continuation of 'Modern art: 1850-1900'. What topics will we cover?...
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A beginner’s guide to later 20th century and contemporary art. Key artists, movements and styles are covered including Pop Art, Postmodernism and Brit Art. Can be studied on its own or as a continuation of 'Modern art: 1900-1950'. What topics will we cover?...
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Discuss a differently themed group of paintings each week in front of the pictures. An opportunity to understand our national collection in greater depth. Stools are provided. What topics will we cover? Each week, three or four paintings (which have a particular...
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An introduction to portraiture and the national portrait collection. Different periods and styles are discussed each week in front of the portraits. Includes visits to the current temporary exhibitions. What is the course about? The National Portrait Gallery...
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What is the course about? The 15th century saw a dramatic change to more realistic trends in painting and sculpture both north and south of the Alps with such artists as van Eyck, Masaccio, Donatello, Memlinc. We shall consider what those changes were: the...
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Starting with Minoan and Mycenaean frescoes, taking in Greek vase painting, Macedonian royal tomb paintings, Hellenistic pebble mosaics, Pompeian wall painting, Roman picture mosaics and then early Christian catacomb paintings and Ravenna mosaics, you will learn...
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How important was ancient Rome to the Renaissance? What did artists learn from it? We will look at the works produced in light of how they were influenced by antiquity and the new subjects, such as portraiture and equestrian statues. What is the course about?...
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As seat of the popes, the greatest artists were drawn to Rome. Under popes such as Julius II, the city saw some of the world's most famous works creaated by artists including Michelangelo and Raphael. What is the course about? As seat of the popes, the greatest...
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Explore the role of perfume in art from 1860 to 1905. We will consider scientific and popular ideas about scent, memory and the visual imagination and demonstrate their influence upon the arts from painting to performance. What is the course about? Picturing...
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What is the course about? The interaction of style and subject matter in Italian Renaissance Art Each week a particular subject or theme will be examined. You will learn how different artists have approached the subject, and an analysis made as to how the...
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What is the course about? A survey of western art from the Gothic to the Victorian Age focusing on different styles and periods. Works of art are discussed in class and placed in a historical and cultural context. What topics will we cover? Different styles...
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What is the course about? This course provides an introduction to the most important and popular movements in modern art. We will look at specific works in detail to see how and why art changed through the century. Famous artists and artworks will be presented...
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What is the course about? Explore the art and culture of the eighteenth century – the age of the Enlightenment, American Independence and the French Revolution. Featured artists include: Canaletto, Boucher, Watteau, David, Hogarth, Gainsborough, Lawrence and...
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What is the course about? The 17th century produced some of the greatest artists of all time: Rubens; Rembrandt; Velazquez and Bernini to name but a few. Explore the work of these key artists and understand the history, styles and ideas that shaped the century....
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What is the course about? Learn to construct protective cases for books, pamphlets etc and work on your own projects in paper, cloth or leather. An opportunity for experienced students who want to work on and finish off their own book repairs and house delicate...
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What is the course about? A structured course covering the repair and conservation of leather bound books, with attention to historical detail and the emphasis on conservation. What topics will we cover? The course will cover the assessment, repair and conservation...
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What is the course about? A structured course in the repair and conservation of cloth bound books. Paper repair will also be covered in the context of repairs in situ and to flat documents. What topics will we cover? Students will undertake two cloth rebacks...
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