What makes a painting famous? Is it the image itself, the story behind it, the artist’s reputation, or the powerful response it still provokes? This course explores ten of the best-known paintings in Western art and asks why they continue to draw audiences across generations. You’ll consider the works themselves, the histories attached to them, and the museums that house them, while reflecting on what people seek when they stand before a celebrated masterpiece. A lively course for anyone who enjoys art, culture and the stories that surround iconic works.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• List of Top 10 Western artworks
• Link viewing art to emotional response
• Explore if you agree – is a favourite of yours missing?
• Gain some context and history to famous art

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Recognise popular artworks
2. List some reasons we respond to art
3. Decide on some of your own favourites