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Art Appreciation: Satire to Propaganda
Course details
Course code
Q00018463Course date
Number of classes
7 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Janis BakerFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel 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
On this seven week online course we will look at works ranging from the satirical, even salacious, scenes of William Hogarth, through the often shocking socio-political criticism of Georg Grosz's work during the Weimar Republic, to the state-controlled art of Soviet Socialist Realism, this course explores the power of art to criticize and/or celebrate the social and political developments of their times.
No previous experience is necessary - just a lively, open-minded interest in art!
Topics to be covered will include: the work of William Hogarth; Gustave Courbet; Jean-Francois Millet; Georg Grosz; Otto Dix; the works of the American Ashcan School (c1890-1914) and Soviet Socialist Realism (1930-); and the social, cultural and political context in which these works were produced.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- identify two of the key characteristics of the work of three of the artists under discussion in terms of themes, choice and treatment of subject matter
- describe one of the techniques used by three of these artists in terms of formal elements including medium, style or composition
- identify three of the major influences - social, cultural and/or political on their work
- describe one of the ways in which their works were received - by critics and the public
- recognize one of the works of at least three of the artists explored in this course
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What financial support is available?
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
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