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Art History courses online and in London

Looking to build your confidence in discussing and interpreting art? Or are you interested in taking your established knowledge of art in new directions? Then come and join City Lit’s Art History learning community!

Our exceptional range of courses, both introductory and in-depth, are designed for all learning levels. Our programme approaches art history from a variety of perspectives including social and cultural context, art theory and philosophy, curation and collecting, general art appreciation and so much more.

Choosing the right class for you

Our courses are open to all. Our students come from all backgrounds and learning experiences, from the absolute beginner to those refining their knowledge and understanding. We aim to give you the confidence to engage meaningfully with art, whatever level you are working from. Our students use our courses for personal fulfilment as well as professional and educational development. Many of our students go on to advanced degree and certificate programmes and many are able to use their knowledge in art making and gallery work.

Learn from expert tutors

At City Lit we are proud of the expertise of our tutors who are all professional art historians working actively in museums, galleries, research and writing, universities and auction houses. As experts in the field, they are able to provide you with the support and guidance you need to develop your art historical knowledge. As teachers they provide student-focused education, helping students achieve their art historical goals, both the personal and the professional.

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Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between online and in-person learning. All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

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  1. Art in 1920s Paris
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 9 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sarah Jaffray
    Explore 1920s Paris from the perspective of experimental art movements. From textile design to surrealism, abstraction to neo-classicism we look at how the city of Paris was an active collaborator in the art of the era.
    Full fee £109.00
  2. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
  3. The art of the French Renaissance
    Course start date:  Tue 21 Nov 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Julia Musgrave
    What makes the art of the renaissance in France so fantastical and fanciful? How much does it owe to Italian artists? Where can you see examples and why does so little survive? Discover the story of the rise and fall of the French renaissance.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
  4. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
  5. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
  6. The beginnings of Christian art and architecture: from antiquity to the Dark Ages
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 20 Feb 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Richard Plant
    Explore the sources of early Christian images in depth. We'll consider the main developments, and the motivations behind their origins.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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