History of Art: 20th Century

About the course

Explore the wonders of 20^th century Western Art, from the revolution of Picasso’s Cubism to the dizzying visual challenge of Op Art.

Whether you’re looking to rediscover your love of art, to use the course to inspire your practice, or simply to broaden your art history knowledge, this 6-week course guides you through the rapids of modern art.

We include the Futurists’ obsession with speed and mechanisation, the pure coloured geometries of Mondrian; the British continuity from Post-Impressionism through Camden Town and the Bloomsbury group; Surrealist dreamscapes and the postwar developments of Pollock, Rothko, Warhol and Lichtenstein.

Led by celebrated art historian & social historian Andrew Foyle, this course is the third in his History of Art series, charting a timeline of European and North American Art from 1900 – c.1970.

As well as being inspired, you will also leave with a strong understanding of Western Art throughout the 20th Century, and will be able to recognise the distinctive styles of the key players in each movement.

COURSE SUMMARY

• When? Thursday evenings (Thurs 17 Sept – Thurs 22 Oct) 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 two History of Art courses (covering European Art 1400-1900) or as a standalone course. If you missed our previous courses and are looking to do the whole timeline from the beginning, then keep your eyes peeled for new dates next year!

Fees and Information

Fees

• Course fee: £125

Duration

• Thursday evenings: 6:15pm – 8:00pm
• 17 Sept – 22 Oct

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.