History of Art
Explore the wonders of European Art, from Italy's Renaissance to Georgian England.
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- Full course £125
About the course
Explore the wonders of European Art, from Italy’s Renaissance to Georgian England.
Whether you’re looking to rediscover your love of the old masters, want to use the course to inspire your practice, or simply to broaden your art history knowledge, this 6-week course takes you on an exciting journey through the history of European art, from early renaissance and the classical realism of Botticelli, through to Vermeer’s mastery of light, and the romantic naturalistic vision of Thomas Gainsborough.
Led by celebrated buildings historian & social historian Andrew Foyle, this course is the first in his History of Art series and will take you through the timeline of European Art from 1400-1800.
6 Week Timeline
- Early Renaissance Brunelleschi, Uccello, Piero della Francesca, Mantegna, Botticelli, Van Eyck
- High Renaissance & Venice Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Veronese
- Baroque Cortona, Carravaggio, Gentileschi, Velasquez, Rubens, Van Dyck
- The Dutch Golden Age Rembrandt, Vermeer, de Hooch, Hals, Steen
- Rococo Watteau, Fragonard, Boucher, Lely, Kneller, Hogarth
- England & The Grand Tour – Gainsborough, Reynolds, Ramsay, Canaletto, Romney, Stubbs
As well as being inspired, you will also leave with a strong understanding of European Art from the Renaissance to the Age of Elegance, and will be able to recognise the distinctive styles of the key players in each movement.
COURSE SUMMARY
- When? Monday evenings (Mon 23 Feb – Mon 30 Mar) to fit easily around a busy workweek
- Where? Design West on the city’s historic waterfront
- Who? Taught by celebrated historian Andrew Foyle
- Suitable for? Anyone with an interest in Art & History
Fees and Information
Fees
- Course fee: £125
Duration
- Monday evenings: 6:15pm – 8:00pm
- 23 Feb – 30 Mar
Location
- The Assembly at Design West, 16 Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA
- The Assembly is on the first floor and is fully accessible via a lift in The Architect.
Course Materials
Students to bring with them:
- Note taking materials
About Design West’s Learning Programme
History of Art is part of a series of lifelong learning courses at Design West. The programme aims to cover subjects in and around our built environment and other arts and culture subjects.
If there is a course you would like to see, or teach, then get in touch!
Email amy.lewis@designwest.org.uk and let’s start something new.
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