The Investigative Art Historian Series
N.B. The pricing is not inclusive of VAT - this will be added at checkout.
Course Overview
In this course, students will consider some of the key questions that concern art historians, and explore them by looking in detail at important works from the history of art. In each session, the student will discuss a key question relating to art and art history by considering 2-3 artworks, ranging from painting, to sculpture, to performance. By the end of the course, your budding art historian will understand more about how art historians look at art, have an in depth knowledge of some key pieces from the history of art, and have the tools and confidence to make their own interpretations of artworks.
Goals
Art can illuminate everything from Shakespeare, to ancient Greek rituals, to Newton’s colour theory! By giving our young minds an early insight into the wonders of the art world, we aim to heighten students’ cultural understanding, whilst also honing their creative and critical discussion skills. There are hundreds of ways to ‘read’ paintings and that is what art history is all about. There is no ‘right’ answer; the joy is in the looking, observing, thinking. In other words, in the appreciation. This course aims to get students investigating, examining and unravelling in a highly interactive 1-1 setting where they can voice their ideas in communication with a subject expert.
Our Primary Host
Issy was an Academic Scholar at the University of Oxford, graduating from Christ Church College with a First in History of Art in 2017. Since graduating, Issy has worked in various arts organisations including the arts PR agency Rees & Co; the Art Fund’s magazine Art Quarterly; and Cultureshock Media, who produce membership magazines for museums and galleries including the V&A and Dulwich Picture Gallery. Issy has also worked with younger children as an art tutor and tour guide for the Westminster Abbey Education Department. She has recently completed a Master's degree at The Courtauld Institute of Art.
* Should our primary host be fully booked, we have a range of other wonderful art historians to customise a course for your child. Contact us in advance if you would like further details of our hosts.
Logistics
On booking, we will introduce you to the course host to schedule sessions at mutually convenient times
Classes run online
Session materials are provided between classes for the student to further delve into their investigative study
