Art Appreciation Courses
Acquaint yourself with some of civilisation's most significant artists and art movements. Guided by our qualified and friendly tutors, discover art and its history and the beauty that lies within art.
8,000 Years of Chinese Traditional Art
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8,000 Years of Chinese Traditional Art
<p>Set within the broader context of China’s diverse geography and cross-cultural exchange, the course presents a chronological journey through major artistic and architectural traditions spanning
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A Celebration of 400 Years of Women Artists
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A Celebration of 400 Years of Women Artists
<p>In every century there have been outstanding women artists who have achieved a reputation that has tested time and sat well-earned, alongside their male colleagues. Often their life stories are
...Approximately 5 hours
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From French Royalty to Empire - Art and decorative elegance from Louis XIV's Versailles to Napoleon
<p>French monarchs managed their images as carefully as any self-branded celebrity today. How did Louis XIV use the artisans and artists of the day through his patronage to enhance and dazzle his
...Approximately 4 hours
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Portraits of Russia: Rublëv, Pushkin, Turgenev, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky
<p>This course, focussed on the life and work of some of Russia’s most outstanding personalities, will begin with the work of Andrey Rublëv, Russia’s most famous icon painter, and his circle, and the
...Approximately 6 hours
Marie Antoinette at the V & A - Image and Style
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Marie Antoinette at the V & A - Image and Style
<p>Marie Antoinette epitomised French 18th century fashion and style. This talk will draw from a current V & A Museum, London exhibition called <em>Marie Antoinette Style</em>, which features
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Marie Antoinette at the V & A - Image and Style
<p>Marie Antoinette epitomised French 18th century fashion and style. This talk will draw from a current V & A Museum, London exhibition called <em>Marie Antoinette Style</em>, which features
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The Origin and Meaning of Megaliths: From Anatolia to Stonehenge
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The Origin and Meaning of Megaliths: From Anatolia to Stonehenge
<p>The word megalith comes from the ancient Greek words “mega” meaning huge and “lithos”, meaning stone. Be introduced to the archaeological history of megaliths and the open ended question as to why
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How to Read Vermeer's Dutch Interiors
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How to Read Vermeer's Dutch Interiors
<p>Paintings by Vermeer and Pieter de Hooch depict quiet domestic scenes whilst those of Jan Steen show rowdy ones, both rich with detail and meaning. This course explores how to read Dutch interior
...How to Read Vermeer's Dutch Interiors
<p>Paintings by Vermeer and Pieter de Hooch depict quiet domestic scenes whilst those of Jan Steen show rowdy ones, both rich with detail and meaning. This course explores how to read Dutch interior
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Art Movements - Eras In History
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Art Movements - Eras In History
<p>Exploring art from early history to 20th century from Oceania to Asia, Europe and the Americas. Learn the art movements that shaped the works and culture we know today covering the major turning
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Reflections on Impressionism
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Reflections on Impressionism
<p>Impressionism transformed how artists represented light, movement and modern life. This course reflects on the key ideas, artists and social changes behind the movement, revisiting works by figures
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The Art and Power of the Maritime Republic of Genoa
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The Art and Power of the Maritime Republic of Genoa
<p>Genoa was one of the great maritime republics of medieval Europe, shaping trade, finance and politics across the Mediterranean. This course explores Genoa’s rise to power through its art,
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