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19th century society and fashion

Analyse the systematic relationship between society and 19th century fashion, which witnessed constant change, restrictions, extremes and the start of the dress reform movement. Includes a visit to the V&A. Tutor: Rachel Sanders. (Please note that the City Lit occasionally has to replace tutors at short notice and does not offer refunds in these circumstances).

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Date: 26 Jul 13
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20th century politics and visual propaganda

Study the wealth of visual propaganda engendered by 20th century mass politics, including art from Russia, America, Mexico, France, Germany and the UK. Includes a visit to the Strang Print Room. Tutor: Rachel Sanders. (Please note that the City Lit occasionally has to replace tutors at short notice and does not offer refunds in these circumstances).

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Date: 22 Jul 13 - 23 Jul 13
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A penetrating stare

A retrospective of the paintings of celebrated British artist Lucian Freud. Discover and discuss his ability to reveal people's essences in his paintings. Thank you for your interest in this course. We are still working on the outline which we hope to complete before long. Please keep looking on the website as further details are uploaded.

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Date: 31 Jul 13
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A smashing course in china

Discover the allure of Chinese porcelain, its massive influence on Western ceramics, and its journey through the Middle East to Europe via piracy at sea and a smuggling Jesuit. Includes visit to the V&A. Tutor: Alison Meek. (Please note that the City Lit occasionally has to replace tutors at short notice and does not offer refunds in these circumstances).

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Date: 3 Jul 13 - 4 Jul 13
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Admiration and experiment: the Post-Impressionists

Post-Impressionism is a broad label. Study the artists that developed the advances made by the Impressionists and analyse the influences and concerns that inspired their progress. Includes visits to the National and Courtauld Galleries. Tutor: Rachel Sanders. (Please note that the City Lit occasionally has to replace tutors at short notice and does not offer refunds in these circumstances).

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Date: 12 Aug 13
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Against the day: contemporary art of the past

Is there a direct link between the art of the past and art now? How might contemporary art help us to reassess the legacy of the Old Masters - and the practice of art history itself? Thank you for your interest in this course. We are still working on the outline which we hope to complete before long. Please keep looking on the website as further details are uploaded.

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Date: 2 Jul 13 - 6 Aug 13
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An introduction to stained glass

Explore stained glass from Christian and non-Christian traditions in the V&A’s collections from the 12th to the 21st centuries. Look at its making and meaning, its symbolism and spiritual dimensions. Tutor: Nicole Stanbridge. (Please note that the City Lit occasionally has to replace tutors at short notice and does not offer refunds in these circumstances).

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Date: 5 Jul 13
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And in the end: The Beatles' Abbey Road

A close study of the Beatles’ final studio album Abbey Road. Explore what it says musically, culturally and spiritually about the end of the 1960s. . Thank you for your interest in this course. We are still working on the outline which we hope to complete before long. Please keep looking on the website as further details are uploaded.

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Date: 7 Aug 13
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Antiques and collectables: getting started

Addicted to antiques? Crazy about car boot sales? Dream of dabbling in dealing? You are just one day away from expertise! Learn to date ceramics using marks and date early cups by their shape.

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Date: 5 Jul 13
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Art and faith

We explore the symbolism, use and meaning of buildings, images and objects used in a range of faith traditions to understand how they contribute to public and private devotion.

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Date: 23 Apr 13 - 28 May 13
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