History of Art: 19th Century Europe
Explore the wonders of European Art, from Constable to Klimt
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- Full course £125
About the course
Explore the wonders of European Art, from the ethereal Romantic landscapes of Turner to the mind-landscapes of Edvard Munch.
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 Delacroix’s exotic Orientalising fantasies, the miniature accuracy of Pre-Raphaelite literary and Biblical narratives, to the moment when Cezanne’s still life starts to dissolve the bounds of illusionistic perspective.
Led by celebrated buildings historian & social historian Andrew Foyle, this course is the second in his History of Art series and will take you through the timeline of European Art from 1800-1900.
6 Week Timeline
- Romanticism – including Delacroix, Gericault, Turner
- Naturalism into Realism – including Constable, Corot, Courbet, Manet
- Pre-Raphaelites – including Rosetti, Millais, Burne Jones
- Impressionism – including Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cassat
- Post-Impressionism – including Seurat, Van Gogh, Cezanne
- Aestheticism and Symbolism – including Whistler, Toulouse Lautrec, Munch, Klimt
As well as being inspired, you will also leave with a strong understanding of European Art from the Romantic Movement to the Edwardian Era, and will be able to recognise the distinctive styles of the key players in each movement.
COURSE SUMMARY
- When? Monday evenings (Mon 20 April – Mon 25 May) 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
This course is designed to be insightful & educational both as a follow up to our first History of Art course (European Art 1400-1800) or as a standalone course. Keep your eyes peeled for a follow up course on 20th Century Art – coming in the autumn term!
Fees and Information
Fees
- Course fee: £125
Duration
- Monday evenings: 6:15pm – 8:00pm
- 20 Apr – 25 May
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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