Art Appreciation
Acquaint yourself with some of civilisation's most significant artists and art movements. Guided by our qualified and friendly tutors, discover art and its history and the beauty that lies within art.
Available Classes
John Singer Sargent - Paintings of Fashion & Society
<p>John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is celebrated for the striking society portraits he painted in Paris, London and in the USA. His work shows wonderful technical mastery whilst able to engage
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John Singer Sargent - Paintings of Fashion & Society
<p>John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is celebrated for the striking society portraits he painted in Paris, London and in the USA. His work shows wonderful technical mastery whilst able to engage
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Available Classes
The Painted Riches of Tudor England - Dress & Jewellery
<p>The Tudor galleries in the National Portrait Gallery (NPG), London remain favourites for our continuing fascination for Henry VIII, his six wives, his court, and his daughter, Elizabeth I. Six
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The Painted Riches of Tudor England - Dress & Jewellery
<p>The Tudor galleries in the National Portrait Gallery (NPG), London remain favourites for our continuing fascination for Henry VIII, his six wives, his court, and his daughter, Elizabeth I. Six
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Available Classes
The Sensual and the Erotic in Renaissance and Baroque Art
<p>The sensual aspects of a work of art are essential for its capacity to captivate us as viewers. In the early-modern period these qualities were both admired and censored. We will examine this
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Music and Art for Christmastide: Sacred and Secular Contexts
<p>Christmas has many facets; these have been reflected in the great variety of music and art created for the festival, both sacred and secular. In this presentation we will explore outstanding
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