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Art Appreciation: Portraits through the Ages
Course details
Course code
Q00017150Course date
Number of classes
1 sessionsTimetable
Branch
TadleyTutor
Guest SpeakerFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
The Ambrose Allen Centre (Tadley)2 Franklin Avenue
Tadley
RG26 4ET
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
Portraits have taken many different forms over the past centuries: idealistic, realistic, humorous, flattering, even ugly! They have been created in various sizes from the miniature to the larger than life size, and in a variety of materials, stone, marble, oils, water colours, pastels, photographs and even fruit! We begin by reflecting on why the portrait has remained such a popular subject over time, and then consider a wide variety of works from the ancient world to the 20C, from artists such as Van Eyck, Holbein and Brueghel, to Gainsborough and Angelica Kauffman, and from Ingres and Singer Sargent, to Van Gogh, and Lucien Freud, not forgetting Cecil Beaton. So come and enjoy this feast of art, to gain a deeper insight into how artists developed and employed new techniques and materials to tempt their wealthy patrons while also creating some fascinating views of the lives of the poorer classes.
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What financial support is available?
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