The Bloomsbury Group: study day

We will focus on the Bloomsbury Group (Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant, Virginia Woolf, etc) and how their artistic practices and bohemian lifestyles made an impact on modern art in Britain of the 1910s, 20s and 30s. .

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Key course information

Date
04/12/11

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £44^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VB205

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course will focus on the Bloomsbury Group of artists and writers which included Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant and Virginia Woolf amongst others. How did their artistic practices and bohemian lifestyles impact on modern art in the Britain of the 1910s, 20s and 30s?

What topics will we cover?

Topics include: the goup’s reaction against Victorian values; bohemian lifestyles; the role of women; Roger Fry's introduction of French post-Impressionism to England; the impact on Modernism; Charleston; the Omega Workshops and the Hogarth press. Key artworks explored will include Vanessa Bell's Studland Beach, Duncan Grant's Bathing and Virginia Woolf's novel Orlando.

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

- Understand the scope and impact of the Bloomsbury Group
- Recognise different artists and approaches
- Discuss the Bloomsbury Group with greater confidence and express an informed personal response.

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

The course is open to all. No prior knowledge of the subject is required.

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.

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

There will be slide presentations by the tutor with the opportunity for group discussion throughout. There will also be some pair and small group activities. Handouts including slide lists will be provided. You are encouraged to explore suggested sites on the internet.

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

There are no other costs, but you are advised to bring notebooks to the classes.

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.

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 may like to take some of other courses in art history on offer such as The Romantics, Modern Art 1850-1900 or Looking at Paintings.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

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To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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