London's smaller art collections
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
This is a gallery-based course which aims to explore London’s lesser-known and often overlooked art collections. Visits focus on each collection’s origins and curatorial policy and their permanent exhibitions.
A full list of meeting places for this course will be emailed to you after you have enrolled.
What previous students liked most about this course:
“Excellent information sheets, very knowledgeable tutor. Particularly privileged to use the UCL museum.”
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About this course
1. Identify the range of smaller art collections in London and their holdings
2. Participate in discussions around art with increased confidence
3. Explore London’s smaller museums and galleries with greater confidence.
What previous students have achieved on this course:
“I have raised my awareness of art collections in London and I am motivated to visit them again with an increased enjoyment.”
There will be travel costs to and from the different collections. Some of the galleries visited charge admission. You will be advised of this in advance. You may want to purchase books from the reading list provided at the first session.
Sessions will meet at the collection. Where possible, collection staff will give a brief talk about their gallery/museum followed by a tutor-led tour with the opportunity for group discussion throughout. There will also be some pair/small group activities, especially when lecturing is not permitted.
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Subjects
- Art
Course programme
In this course we explore some of London's smaller art collections, for example: The Geffrye Museum; the Courtauld Gallery; the UCL art collection; Guildhall Art Gallery; the Wallace Collection; the Imperial War Museum; Estorick Collection; and Kenwood House.
Please note: We will only visit one museum or gallery per week, and the selection of museums/galleries from the list above will depend on the availability of group booking slots - your tutor will confirm the list of galleries and meeting points at the start of the course.
Additional information
London's smaller art collections