Adult Learn and Train

Description:

This course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about European painting between 1890 – 1920. It will be a basic introduction to selected art movements during this period starting with the Art Nouveau Movement, how it was translated in a variety of European countries, focusing upon painting, architecture and the applied arts. We will look at some smaller movements in between, such as the dramatic painting style known as Fauvism, the movement that established Matisse, and conclude with Cubism and Orphism.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Interpret a work of art.
• discuss artworks with others
• Understand a little more about what Art History involves
• Meet like-minded people

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pen and notepad.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Enrol onto the subsequent Art History courses.

The Adult Learn and Train team is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you. Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.