Modern Art History Short Course
Course description
This course will equip you with the critical tools needed to approach the themes, ideas, practices and works of modern art and contemporary art. The course moves chronologically through the art made from the French Revolution to 2000, with a main focus on 20th century art. Important art movements, ideas, artists and artworks will be introduced and explored in our classes, paying attention to the critical ways in which the canon of art history has been transformed during the past decades.
In the week-long format, your learning will be supported by study trips to the Tate Modern and seminars at the college.
In the 10-week format, classes at the college will alternate with visits to the National Gallery, Tate Modern and in some occasions other galleries. (The first class of the course will take place at the National Gallery, and in the subsequent weeks we will visit Tate Modern on every occasion there is a late opening. We will also visit one temporary exhibition during the course.)
Who should take this course?
Anyone with an interest in 20th century art. Although designed to follow on from the Introduction to Art History that runs at the National Gallery, it is also suitable for those who have not studied art history previously.
Entry requirements: None
Level: Beginners
Clear, easy to understand lessons:
- Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
- New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way thats crystal clear and easy to understand.
- Experience life on campus
- Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
- Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
- Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
- Ask questions of your tutor in real time
- Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
- Experience the many sights of London on your down time
A certificate of completion:
- You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
- As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
- We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
- Certificates are great to compliment your cv.
Available dates
Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.
Details
Topics covered:
- Important movements, schools and artistic groups in modern art.
- When was modern art? Its chronologies and debates.
- The arts academy and the avant-garde.
- New technologies of vision, mass reproduction and mass production.
- The Historical Avant-Garde and the Neo-Avant-Garde.
- The new and changing relationship between modern art and society.
- International networks and connections of modern art.
- Modern art and its cannon(s): historical inclusions, exclusions and questionings.
- An end to modern art? Postmodernism and contemporary art.
Materials
Please bring with you to the first session:
- a pen and notebook.
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