Print this page Art of the Frozen North: Scandi Art from Munch to Hammershoi

Most of us know Edvard Munch's The Scream. Fewer know Vilhelm Hammershøi, the Danish artist who painted silence. Over four weeks, we'll explore the wonderful artists of Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland and the worlds they created. These painters captured snowy landscapes and long summer evenings, quiet sunlit interiors and moments of deep emotion among family and friends. We'll meet Munch and Hammershøi alongside Anna and Michael Ancher and P.S. Krøyer of the Skagen artists' colony, and Finland's Pekka Halonen, whose winter scenes glow with light. In this course, we'll look at who influenced these artists and who they influenced in turn, as far away as Spain. Whether you love snowy landscapes or cosy interiors, this course offers a cool escape on a hot Sydney summer's day.

Join fellow art lovers in a relaxed, friendly setting, share your impressions and discover the visual stories of the frozen north.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face to face
• Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• Major artists of Norway, Denmark, Sweden & Finland
• The strong landscapes, home interiors and striking emotions in their art
• Which artists influenced them and who did they influence as far as Spain

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Be able to name some leading Scandinavian artists 
• Recognise themes within their work
• Identify the social aesthetic linked to the landscape and interiors within Scandinavian and Finnish art tradition