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Art Appreciation: British Art of the 20th Century
Course details
Course code
Q00018676Course 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 learn about how British art of the twentieth century is outstanding for its range of interest, style and inherent individualism.
The course explores the richness and diversity of the fascinating work of a range of artists including Paul Nash, Graham Sutherland, Ben Nicholson and Henry Moore.
No previous experience is necessary - just a lively, open-minded interest in art!
Topics to be covered include the work of the following artists
Paul Nash; LS Lowry; Graham Sutherland; Ben Nicholson; Henry Moore;
and the portraits of Lucian Freud; and Modern Art and the Great War
At 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
- recognize the significance of at least one of the major influences - social, cultural, historical and/or political - on at least three of the artists explored in this course
- identify three characteristics of one of the art historical terms used in this course eg 'naturalism'; 'abstraction'
- identify at least one approach to the creative process of 3 of these artists eg observation; imaginative; spiritual; poetic
- recognize at least one of the major works of each of the artists under discussion
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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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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