The art and culture of the Victorians

Course

In London

£ 249 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This is a gallery-based course which aims to explore the art and culture of the Victorians through their paintings, artefacts, homes, literature, and architecture.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- Demonstrate an understanding of key Victorian artists and works
- Particiate in discussions on the relationship between Victorian art and society
- Talk with increased confidence about individual works.

There will be travel costs to the gallery and some galleries charge admission. You may find it useful to bring a notebook.

The course is entirely visit based. There will be introductions to artists and works by the tutor and/or gallery staff with the opportunity for group discussion throughout. There will also be some pairs/small group activities. There will be suggestions for background reading to complement the course but this is not essential.

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Subjects

  • Art

Course programme

We will explore: movements such as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, narrative art, Aestheticism, Arts and Crafts and themes such as Victorian philanthropy, the Gothic and the classical, consumerism, artists’ processes and techniques, politics. Galleries visited will include: the Victoria and Albert Museum; Leighton House; Guildhall gallery; Museum of London; Tate Britain and others. Weather permitting, there will be one walk.

Additional information

You might be interested in: VB435 - The art and culture of 17th century London VB181 - The art and culture of 18th century London. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

The art and culture of the Victorians

£ 249 VAT inc.