Art History: The Renaissance

08/10/2025 - 10/12/2025

| Arts & Craft

A period of Innovation: This course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about Renaissance art between approx. 1400 - 1600.

Brief Description

This course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about Renaissance art between approx. 1400 - 1600. It will be a basic introduction this period starting with the influences it. The course will focus essentially upon painting and sculpture. We will look at how the work evolved during this period in terms of perspective, trompe d’oeil and idealism. Artists and their work will be studied each week so that students can gain an insight into how and why they were seen to be so important during this fast-developing era.

Learning outcome:

You will learn through a series of power point presentations, worksheets and class discussions held during the evenings.

Extra costs on the course:

You will need a notepad and pen. No other costs involved.

What you need to bring to the first session: 

A pen and a notepad.

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

Continue with the Renaissance in the Spring Term: The Renaissance in Europe. The Knowledge Extends North.

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Art History: The Renaissance

Course details

Location

Coleridge Community College, Radegund Road, Cambridge CB1 3RJ

Time

12:30pm to 2:30pm

Fees

£142 (£87 concessionary fee)

Booking notes

To book onto this course, please either call the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education

Tutor

Lisa Fretwell

My name is Lisa E Fretwell. I have been teaching art, glass and textile techniques for over 25 years. In the past, I have exhibited my work in New York, had a touring exhibition around the UK, and exhibited in Gallery and non-Gallery venues in Hertfordshire, Leicester, London and Northamptonshire. I was involved in the publishing of a new book called ‘Antarctic Atlas,’ in 2020 which includes my hand drawn illustrations. I am currently making hand drawn illustrated cards to create funding for a Hedgehog charity called Hoggywobbles in Cambridgeshire.  Since 2012 I have been teaching Art History, Stained Glass and Felt Making in Cambridge. I sold some original illustrations with Bonham's Auctioneer's from our book, Antarctic Atlas, at St. Bride's Foundation, London in June 2023.

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