Art history
Our art history programme includes western art, Islamic art, Japanese art and the art of the Near East.
There are courses on curation for aspiring practitioners and a host of other art history courses on subjects as diverse as the history of fashion, comic books, urban art and artists' books that can be taken alone, or to complement surveys of periods. You can also study the history of photography, design, video and sound art. Any questions? Contact our visual arts team on 020 7492 2700 Monday - Friday between 10am - 5pm.
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In depth: exploring the sources of early Christian images
Course Date: Tue 25 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the sources of early Christian images in depth. We'll consider the main developments, and the motivations behind their origins. Includes a gallery visit.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £121.00 -
Manuscripts and illumination
Course Date: Tue 25 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the techniques and styles used in producing manuscripts, from their earliest appearance to the 16th century. We'll consider the ways in which manuscripts were used and ask why such lavish attention was paid to them. Includes a visit to the British Library. Tutor: Dr Richard Plant #arthistory #manuscripts #illumination #historyofthebook.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Contemporary art in London
Course Date: Wed 26 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: OS - Off SiteExamine and discuss art on show in London. Each week we’ll visit a commercial gallery or public institution and examine specific exhibitions or paintings, works on paper, photography and sculpture.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £152.00 -
Islamic Art in the medieval world
Course Date: Mon 1 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA course examining the formation and development of Islamic Art and Design; looking at the role of ideology and patronage, and the key influences that went into its development and evolution.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £152.00 -
The rise and fall of the Italian Renaissance
Course Date: Mon 1 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhen, where and what was the Italian Renaissance? Explore it through the craft of its masters such as Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo, Titian and others and trace its legacy.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £152.00 -
Art evolutions: Pre-Raphaelites to Expressionism
Course Date: Tue 2 Oct 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore art and culture in the late 19th century, focussing on the major developments in modern art including the Pre-Raphaelites, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism and Symbolism, and their relationship to wider cultural contexts.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £152.00 -
The art and culture of 17th century London
Course Date: Wed 3 Oct 2018
Location on this date: OS - Off SiteDiscover the 17th century: a time of upheaval in Europe, intercontinental trade, religious schisms and a wide range of artistic styles. See its art, architecture and design in London’s galleries and museums. #arthistory #explorelondon #walkingtour.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £152.00 -
20th Century Spanish art and culture
Course Date: Wed 3 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the development of Spanish art from the aftermath of Spain's 1898 defeat in the Spanish-American War through dictatorship to democracy at the end of the 20th century. We will focus on key episodes highlighting the contribution of Spanish artists, architects and film-makers to 20th-century visual culture.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £152.00 -
Contemporary art concepts
Course Date: Thu 4 Oct 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetEver wondered what's going on in the mind of contemporary artists? This course explores the ideas and historical background behind some of today’s most intriguing works, from Conceptualism and Video to Body Art and Installation.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
20th century German art
Course Date: Fri 5 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore 100 years of German art, from movements such as Expressionism and Dadaism to artists like Gerhard Richter and Anselm Kiefer, through a mixture of lectures, discussions and gallery visits.Full fee: £299.00Senior fee: £239.00Concession: £182.00 -
The Art of Rebellion
Course Date: Sat 6 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetStudy the wealth of visual propaganda engendered by 20th century mass politics, including art from Russia, America, Mexico, France, Germany and the UK.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £121.00 -
Friday Lates: Art and the absurd
Course Date: Fri 12 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetTaking as its central theme the controversial idea that most art is absurd, this lectures explores artists that directly utilise humour and the ridiculous in their practice, and argues that the absurd is a vital and valuable tool for creative and poetic exploration.Full fee: £19.00Senior fee: £15.00Concession: £12.00 -
Seriously funny: a history of art and humour
Course Date: Sun 14 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis fascinating and amusing course by cultural theorist Ian Tucknott explores a history of artists and their jokes, from hilarious Hogarth to today’s most amusing art makers. #arthistory #hogarth #Banksy #duchamp.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £42.00 -
Friday Lates: What is creativity?
Course Date: Fri 19 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis lecture explores the idea and practice of creativity from the perspective of art and cultural theory, and looks to determine not only what creativity is but why it is so important for us now and in the future?Full fee: £19.00Senior fee: £15.00Concession: £12.00 -
Surrealist Art weekend
Course Date: Sat 20 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the art and artists of Surrealism from their origins in the political and psychological upheaval of Post-World War I Paris to their widespread influence on 20th century art and culture. #arthistory #Surrealism #shortcourse #weekendcourse.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00