Did you know that when renowned English architect purchased the Sarcophagus of Egyptian Pharoah Seti I to place in his basement, it cost more than the house itself? We visit some of the lesser-known museums and galleries of London and Oxford, including The Physic Garden (Chelsea), Leighton House (Holland Park), Fenton House (Hampstead) and Dulwich Gallery.

DELIVERY MODE

• Hybrid (F2F & Online simultaneously)

COURSE OUTLINE

Discuss each museum or gallery, providing history, a description of the experience and practical information about the venue:

• Physic Garden
• Leighton House
• Fenton House
• Dulwich Gallery
• Soanes Museum
• Ashmolean Museum
• Bodleian Library

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

1. Appreciate different smaller museums and galleries in London and Oxford
2. Understand the importance of the arts in 18th and 19th century England