Art courses London

...and what they were aiming to achieve. These artists also left a considerable legacy, and we will also examine what impact this had on the following generation of painters...

...In this 10-session course we will examine the changing nature of German Art in the 20th century and the impact of key historical events such as the First World War, the Second World War and the fall of the Berlin Wall. We will focus on artists such as Max Beckmann, Otto Dix, Kathe Kollwitz,...

...Once upon a time, art in the west was expected to be beautiful and uplifting – a source of aesthetic and moral elevation. Today, we could argue that beauty has been replaced by art that is interesting, frustrating, thoughtful, and in some cases – completely ridiculous and utterly absurd. Why should...

... Modern in the wider art world, along with the role of key individuals (such as curators, collectors and critics) and institutions (such as other public art galleries and well-known art awards)...

...in all types of genres • The cultural and social contexts of the time and how they impact women in art • How women artists trained as artists and managed...

... Hamilton, Sol Lewitt, Robert Smithson, Donald Judd and Maya Lin. We will also reflect on how each movement has impacted the ways in which art is reproduced in popular culture and museums today...

...Western forms and redefining the very notion of an artwork, through the use of everyday materials. In the hands of Boccioni, Marinetti and their fellows across Italy...

...yourself to and from meeting points so please bring a city map/app... Learn about: Travel Insurance...

...The aim of this course is to provide you with an easy-to-digest roadmap of the complex geo-political and historical landscape in which Islamic art developed, focussing on artistic output under key patrons and dynasties. The eclectic language of Islamic design can be broadly defined by the...

...The idea of embodiment, and the use of the body and its 'objects': hair, nails, blood, saliva, and so forth, has a prominent place in contemporary art. From the 1960s onwards, European and American women artists’ interest in using their own bodies in their art significantly increased, calling...

...planning and structuring the reading of a chosen text. Convey, by creative use of the voice, meaning, character, nuance and dramatic tension in a reading... Learn about: Skills and Training...

...We start this 10-session course by looking at the works of women avant-garde artists from such movements as Cubo-Futurism, Suprematism, Constructivism, Dadaism, Surrealism. Post-WWII art will include Abstract Expressionism, body and performance art of the 1960s and 1970s, and the feminist... Learn about: Modern Contemporary, New Media...

...The City Lit art and design portfolio projects courses run throughout the year in three separate programmes which can be studied individually or as a group. The courses are designed for beginners and those in the early stages of developing their creative thinking, practice and interests... Learn about: Design techniques, Art design, Presentation Skills...

...an opportunity for students to put their new skills to work on a personalised project. - Paint an object from multiple viewpoints at once... Learn about: Art History...

...The re-uses and copies of Islamic art during the medieval period. You will be taught by looking at and discussing objects in the galleries at the...

...This module explores the theme of myths and legends in classical art through relevant works in the British Museum and a visit to the National Gallery which will consider the appearance of classical myths in post classical art. The Module will focus on important themes, myths and legends...

...The course explores the major art movements and critical theories which have influenced the making and reading of Western art since 1860. It will...

...Counter to the assumed seriousness of Art, our creative history is riddled with jokes, puns, satire and wit. This fascinating and amusing course by cultural theorist Ian Tucknott explores a history of artists and their jokes, from hilarious Hogarth to today’s most amusing art makers, and aims...

...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...

..., and some more unusual ones such as St Erasmus, St Margaret of Antioch and St Serapion. We will also consider key subjects in art that include saints, such as the Betrothal of the Virgin, the Visitation, the Depositon and the Lamentation. Artists and sculptors we will look at will include Giovanni Bellini, Bernini...