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SUMMARY:Art History: Understanding Art Better
DESCRIPTION:A series of five talks with discussion time for anyone with an interest in understanding and challenging their views on art. \nThese accessible talks with discussion time are intended for anyone interested in developing their understanding of art\, whatever their existing level of knowledge. Some historical context for individual artists and schools of art will be given but the emphasis will be on appreciating individual works of art and how and why they were created. You will not be expected to like every painting\, print\, or piece of sculpture seen on screen but you will be able to challenge the ideas and arguments presented. \nThe five talks will run on Wednesday mornings\, 10:30am – 12pm\, on the following dates: \n\nWednesday 22 April: Leading women wood engravers of the 20th and 21st  Centuries. Why are they so much admired?\nWednesday 6 May: The very different landscapes of the 19th  Century English Ancients compared with the Russian Impressionists. How national culture and topography produced very different depictions of the landscape.\nWednesday 27 May: The lure of Graeco-Roman legends for Renaissance painters. The drama and detail shown by leading artists of the time is examined within the broad context of the legends themselves.\nWednesday 10 June: The purity and humanism of the work of Fra Angelico Dominican Monk and Painter (1395-1455).\nWednesday 24 June: Tirzah Garwood (1908-1951) Sophisticated Naïve in war-time Britain compared with Berhe Morisot (1841-1895) the only French woman Impressionist. Very different styles but delightful outcomes.\n\nYou can book each talk individually or book all 5 talks and save 10%. This will apply automatically at checkout when all 5 tickets are added to your cart. \n  \nAbout the tutor:\nTutor David Antill ALA MA has been a member of Attenborough Arts Centre’s art history teaching team for a number of years. Previously a librarian\, union official and teacher of law\, David researched in the graphic arts for his Master’s degree and his continuing research interests are in avant-garde art and the schools of wood engraving. \n  \nFurther information:\nParticipants must be aged 18+. No prior knowledge of art history or study experience is required\, just an interest in finding out more about art history! \nIf the course/workshop you’d like to book is sold out\, we do operate a waiting list – simply contact our box office team on 0116 252 2455 / arts-centre@le.ac.uk and ask to be added to the waiting list. We’ll then contact you if a place becomes available\, with absolutely no obligation to accept it if you’ve made other plans! \nPlease ensure that you agree to our updated Terms & Conditions before booking as courses/workshops are non-refundable if cancelled within 21 days of the start date for any reason. \nWe aim to make all our sessions as accessible as possible and carers/PAs are very welcome – just remember to book their free place when you book your session. If you’d like to talk to us in advance of booking or attending your sessions to discuss your access needs\, our Box Office team is here to help! Email arts-centre@le.ac.uk\, pop in or call 0116 252 2455\, open 7 days a week. \nWe have four blue badge parking spaces outside Attenborough Arts Centre\, plus double yellow line roadside parking very close to the building for blue badge holders for up to three hours if our parking spaces are occupied. \nFree parking for all customers is available after 5pm on weekdays and all day at weekends in the University of Leicester car park next door to Attenborough Arts Centre on Lancaster Road. The closest public car park for parking at all other times is Victoria Park\, 5-10 minutes walk from us.
URL:https://attenborougharts.com/whats-on/understanding-art-better/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Main Hall\, Attenborough Arts Centre\, Lancaster Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Courses
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