Landscape painting 1650

Landscape painting 1650 - 1900

Landscape emerged as a subject in its own right in the early 16th century in the Netherlands. The course will explore how the art of landscape developed north and south of the Alps in artists from Bril to Ruisdael. Please note: there has been a change in the arrangements for this course. Course now finishes with a visit to the National Gallery on 28th March 2012; but this also means there are no classes on 07/03/2012, 14/03/2012 and 21/03/2012.

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Key course information

Dates
18/01/12 - 28/03/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
8 weeks

Time
10:15 - 12:15

Fees
Full fee: £102
Senior fee: £64
Concession: £50

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VB110

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

By the middle of the 17th century, the painting of landscape had become a subject in its own right. There were two main centres and types of landscape produced by 17th century artists, scenes of realism by the Dutch such as Jacob van Ruisdael in northern Europe and ideal classical landscape by artists such as Claude and Poussin in Rome. In the 18th century other landscape subjects emerged, such as the painting of particular and recognisable views by Canaletto and Guardi for visitors to Venice and Rome, to remind them of their travels. By the later 18th century watercolour was becoming an important medium ideal to suggest the tone and atmosphere of the changeable British climate and important contributions were made in this field by such artists as Cozens, Girtin, Cotman and Turner. By the early 19th century landscape painting in oil had become an important subject for British and German painters. Developments were very varied from the sweeping dramatic oils of Turner and his German counterpart Caspar David Friedrich to the evocation by Constable of the realism of the British country scene or the meticulous intense landscapes of Pre-Raphaelites, such as Millais and Holman Hunt. The course will end with a study of developments in French painting in the 19th century as seen in the work of Realists such as Courbet, Impressionists such as Monet and Renoir and the Post-Impressionists, Seurat and Van Gogh. In the last twenty years of the century Scandanavian artists brought a new intensity of light and atmosphere to their newly developing landscape art.

What topics will we cover?

- Later 17th century landscape north and south of the Alps in the work of such artists as Claude and Jacob van Ruisdael.
- View Painters of Venice: Canaletto and Guardi.
- British Watercolour Artists and their contribution.
- Early 19th Century Landscape Painting in Oil from Friedrich to Turner.
- Realism in British Landscape Painting from Constable to Millais.
- French Landscape Painting Developments in the 19th Century from Courbet to Seurat.
- Landscape Painting around 1900.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Recognise the main developments in landscape painting from 1650-1900.
- Have gained a useful knowledge of the contributions of particular artists in the field of landscape painting.
- Begin to analyse the effects of the use of different techniques such as watercolour and oil in the painting of landscape.
- Begin to develop skills to enable you to study the subject further.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is open to everyone with an interest in the art of landscape.No particular skills are needed for this particular course.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Through slide lectures and class discussion. Students will be encouraged to ask questions and make comments during class.Handouts will be provided at each class, together with a bibliography at the beginning of the course.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You will need to bring a notebook and something to write with in order to make notes during the lectures and discussions.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. The pairs and small group activities in class will enable you to check your understanding with other students and the tutor. The tutor will provide informal feedback during class discussion.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You can develop your interest in History of Art further through a range of courses at The City Lit. Please see the web site or prospectus for details.

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Tel: 020 7492 2700

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