Paintings by Vermeer and Pieter de Hooch depict quiet domestic scenes whilst those of Jan Steen show rowdy ones, both rich with detail and meaning. This course explores how to read Dutch interior paintings, examining space, light, objects and social cues. Drawing on insights from recent scholarship and exhibitions, we uncover how these works reflect everyday life, values and relationships in 17th-century Holland. Ideal for art lovers seeking deeper ways to look and interpret.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face / Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• View a range of Vermeer & contemporaries’ Dutch paintings.
• Learn about social manners and the related objects of 17th century life.
• Explore the 17th century dollhouses – famous for their rich miniature interiors.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

1. Name some 17th century Dutch painters
2. Read the paintings for social culture clues
3. Identify specific items from the Dutch dollhouses