Visual Arts
Art is the sensual medium of combining colour and texture to produce things of beauty and utility. Art is about the inner vision being unleashed into outer expressions be that through appreciating the art of others or creating your very own art works.
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Portraiture and the Passions
<p>Have you ever wanted to draw someone’s portrait? This introduction to the art of portraiture aims to expand your understanding of the portrait beyond that of a well observed and static reproduction
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Observational Drawing - The Essentials
<p>In this course you will learn the fundamentals of observational drawing. You will be taken from a beginner or hobbyist to a high level of proficiency learning concepts and skills that can be used
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Introduction of Colour Ink Chinese Painting
<p>Literati painting reached its climax around second half of 11th century when painters were defiant against the vulgar and lifeless Imperial Academic Style. Intellect elites sought spiritual refuge
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Drawing the Soul: Fundamentals of Portrait Sketching in Pencil and Charcoal
<p>Many beginners believe portrait drawing is the most challenging part of sketching—but it doesn’t have to be. With regular practice and a solid understanding of fundamental techniques, anyone can
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Learn to Write Arabic Calligraphy
<p>Learn the art of writing in Arabic calligraphy. Study the characteristics of the script, learn to write the Arabic Alphabet in a different way and experiment with layout.</p>
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Masterpieces in Context
<p>Masterpieces in Context examines individual works by major European artists such as Breughel, Bernini, Manet, Cassatt and Caillebotte. Moving from the 16th century to the late 19th century, the
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Calligraphy for Beginners: Neuland Hand
<p>Neuland Hand is a broad edge typeface designed by Rudolf Koch which we will adapt for both nib and brush calligraphy. Learn with a chisel-shaped nib and brush working to refine your technique based
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A Celebration of 400 Years of Women Artists
<p>In every century there have been outstanding women artists who have achieved a reputation that has tested time and sat well-earned, alongside their male colleagues. Often their life stories are
...Approximately 5 hours
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From French Royalty to Empire - Art and decorative elegance from Louis XIV's Versailles to Napoleon
<p>French monarchs managed their images as carefully as any self-branded celebrity today. How did Louis XIV use the artisans and artists of the day through his patronage to enhance and dazzle his
...Approximately 4 hours
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Portraits of Russia: Rublëv, Pushkin, Turgenev, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky
<p>This course, focussed on the life and work of some of Russia’s most outstanding personalities, will begin with the work of Andrey Rublëv, Russia’s most famous icon painter, and his circle, and the
...Approximately 6 hours