Vincent Van Gogh: From Arles to Auvers
Van Gogh arrived in Arles in February 1888 with the idea of founding a studio of the south. His time there was exceptionally productive, producing many dozens of paintings, drawings and watercolours (Night Cafe, Starry Night, Sunflowers). A very broke … More details …
Glories of the Musical Baroque
Classical music is usually divided into discrete periods which aim to capture something of a prevailing style and approach of composers in Europe at a given time. But what do we really mean by these labels? In this day-course, we … More details …
Venice: history, art & architecture
A little history of Venice through its art and architecture. This study day begins with a survey of Venetian history from its beginnings to the present day. We will then move on to examine Venetian painting from the 1300s to … More details …
Empires: Part 2 – the Post-Classical Age
This course is now fully booked. Please contact us if you would like to be placed on a waiting list in case of any cancellations. This day school will explore the history of Empire in the Post-Classical Age from about … More details …
Great English Song Cycles
European Art Song emerged primarily in Germany and Austria in the nineteenth century and soon captured the imagination of composers across Europe. English composers took a while to catch on, but when they did, the results were truly wonderful. Today … More details …
Art Nouveau: a modern style for a new millennium
This course is now fully booked. Please contact us if you would like to be placed on the waiting list in case of any cancellations. Although going by various names, Art Nouveau in France and Belgium, Jugendstil in Germany … More details …
“I paint life”: Laura Knight, 1877 -1970
This course is now fully booked. Please contact us if you would like to be added to the waiting list in case of any cancellations. The life and work of artist Laura Knight. Associated with art colonies on the Yorkshire … More details …
Expressionists: Kandinsky, Münter and The Blue Rider
The German Expressionists brought dazzling colours to the art world in the years surrounding the First World War. Ahead of a major 2024 exhibition at Tate Modern, we look at the art of ‘The Blue Rider’ featuring Kandinsky, Franz Marc … More details …
National Treasures: Iconic paintings from the National Gallery
This course is now fully booked. Please contact us if you would like to be added to the waiting list in case of any cancellations. In this study day we will investigate some of the greatest paintings in our national … More details …