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Art Appreciation: Art in Churches
The Church has historically been a major patron of the arts, and all major artists have works in church buildings around Europe. From Saxon wall paintings and lavish medieval alter pieces, to contemporary installations in Cathedrals, this course looks at the variety of art commissioned by the Church, from the Sistine Chapel ceiling to Victorian church textiles. We discuss where good examples can be seen in this country, including stained glass and sculpture. The way in which art in Churches has reflected the major art history developments is at the core of this course.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 21/10/2024Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00009352How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50
Art Appreciation: British Modern Art - from the Newlyn School to the Festival of Britain
In this course, we will focus on a century of artistic creation in Britain. From the artists in Cornwall to the war artists during the Second World War, we will study a varied mix of artists and art movements.
We will proceed chronologically, but will keep in mind several transversal themes, especially that of the dialogue with artistic centres abroad, such as Paris and New York. Doing so, we will wonder whether modern British art followed a similar path as elsewhere or if some singular traits can be identified.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00018269How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £88.80
History: The English Renaissance
This course will introduce a fascinating period of English
history, during which poetry, prose and the arts produced
some of the touchstones of British culture.
We will explore a range of poetry including Thomas Wyatt’s,
love poetry, Ralegh’s verse, Edmund Spenser’s homage to
Elizabeth I, John Donne’s astonishing poems of love and
divinity, and Milton’s early poems; playwrights, Shakespeare
and Marlowe, and prose writers such as Tyndale and his
translations from the Bible, Cranmer’s Book of Common
Prayer and extracts from the King James’ Bible.
Additional context for the period will be provided from
paintings, contemporary documents and letters.
All texts will be provided on Canvas.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017453How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:1 place remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Art Appreciation: Royal Portraits (1395 - 1658)
During this five week course we will explore a number of
portraits of British Monarchs. We will discover the
anonymous Wilton Diptych, Holbein’s portrayal of Henry VIII,
the evolving portraits of Elizabeth I throughout her life; the
paintings of Charles I by Anthony Van Dyck, and several
portraits of the de-facto monarch Oliver Cromwell.
The course will introduce the lives of the artists, the historical
and socio-political contexts of the paintings, and discuss the
changing perceptions of the monarchy as shown in this 250
year long history.
Images of the portraits will be available for you online. Come
along and tap into your inner art-critic.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 15/10/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017463How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
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History: The Anglo-Saxons in the South
A consideration of life and events in Anglo-Saxon Sussex and Hampshire. This course uses contemporary chronicles, art, archaeological, building evidence, place-names and even local legend to build a picture of events from the arrival of the Saxons to the Norman Conquest. A picture that includes the spread of Christianity, the fight against the Danes, art, literature and even family relationships as a nation is forged.
– who owned the ground beneath our feet
All are welcome to join this captivating course which is designed for adults and requires no previous experience. It will be delivered at Billingshurst Community Centre, over ten weeks through a series of presentations and discussions.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Billingshurst Community and Conference C
Roman Way
Billingshurst
RH14 9QWTutor:Jennifer GoldsmithCourse code:Q00018722How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Practical Art: Drawing
Develop your drawing skills with our Practical Art: Drawing course. Learn fundamental techniques and explore various styles to create expressive and detailed artworks. Ideal for both beginners and intermediate artists looking to refine their skills.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00017366How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Foreign Languages: Conversations on Art and Culture, in French
Would you like to learn about art and at the same time practice your French? This course is for you! During ten weeks, we will discuss a series of topics related to art and culture. The course aims to enrich your knowledge of art history, develop your French vocabulary, and boost your confidence when speaking French. Please see the longer description for a list of the themes we will study. . Language skills: This is not a language course. To follow this course, it is desirable to have a good level in French (probably upper intermediate, or B2 and above). The group will be small and the atmosphere relaxed and tolerant. If your French is a bit rusty, it is OK! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:1:15pm - 3:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017439How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £74.00
Art Appreciation: How to See and Interpret Paintings
Have you ever wondered how to look at a painting and how to figure out what it means? This course will give you keys to develop your understanding and appreciation of paintings and their history. Based on the study of many concrete examples, taken from a variety of historical periods and styles, we will study all the aspects of a painting, from its format and technique, to its subject matter. As we do so, you will have many occasions to apply this knowledge and techniques for yourself.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Ripley Arts Centre (Bromley)
24 Sundridge Avenue
Bromley
BR1 2PXTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017435How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Art Appreciation: The Century that changed the World-Renaissance and Reformation
A new way of seeing human beings and their environment; the end of the middle ages and the birth of modern Europe, the discovery of the ‘New World’; fresh insights into faith and the upheaval that created; and a new way of doing art. This study day investigates Renaissance art in Southern and Northern Europe and traces the birth and development of the Reformation. The art of Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael and van Eyck and the thought of Luther and Calvin together with the reforms of Henry VIII all feature in this extensively illustrated study day.
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Dates:Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 20/09/2024Times:10:00am - 3:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St Lawrence Parish Rooms (Winchester)
Colebrook Street
Winchester
SO23 9LHTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00016855How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £23.10
Art Practical: Improvers Drawing & Painting Landscapes
Enhance your artistic abilities with our Art Practical: Drawing and Painting course. Learn fundamental techniques and explore various styles to create expressive and detailed artworks. Ideal for both beginners and intermediate artists looking to refine their skills.
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Dates:Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 22/11/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Springbourne Library Community Room (Bou
297A Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8BXTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00016844How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00