Explore Impressionism as an art movement, focusing on Auguste Renoir (1849-1919) as its key example, considering issues such as social change, biography, material experimentation and artistic and theoretic interests.
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On this one-day course we will study the development of Impressionism and the artists involved, as it challenged tradition and influenced modernist practice, before turning our attention to Renoir’s innovative approach. Through analysis of an array of his famous works we will chart the progress of his painting, and discuss his accomplishments.
What will we cover?
The development of Impressionism
Focus on artistic and social context, and influences such as photography and Japanese print.
Renoir’s paintings focusing on subject matter, materials and techniques, and formal developments.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Identify the Impressionist style and explain its evolution
Describe the social context of Impressionist subject matter
Discuss how form and subject develop in Renoir’s paintings
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for all levels, although it is geared to students relatively new to the study of Impressionism.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught lecture, slide presentation and group discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You might wish to purchase a notebook for taking notes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Modern art: movements 1850-1900
Modern painting: the 19th century from Goya to Gauguin
Dr Rachel Sanders received her MA and PhD in History of Art from University College, London. She has taught at a number of institutions and currently lectures on the history of art and design at City Lit and Oxford Brookes University. Her research interest is early twentieth-century American political paintings and cartoons. She has published a number of articles on her research specialism and is currently writing a book on New Masses magazine.
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