The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood of artists created some of the most readily recognisable images of the Victorian period which still resonate with audiences to this day. Recent major exhibitions at the National Gallery (2017), Tate Britain (2016, 2019) and The National Portrait Gallery (2019/2020), as well as a the 2009 dramatization of the artists' lives shown on mainstream television, have generated renewed interests in this fascinating group of artists and their followers. Over six weeks this course will introduce you to the foundations of the art of the Pre-Raphaelites Brotherhood and those associated with it.
Course aim
This course will enable students to identify, understand and discuss the art of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and it's associated artists.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
- This is a live lecture delivered by a subject specialist in an online webinar video learning platform. You will need to be able to access the internet on a device with speakers or earphones. There will be opportunities to take part in discussions and chats.
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- You will be able to identify Pre-Raphaelite art in a museum, country house or other exhibition context
- You will be able to understand the sources and inspirations for Pre-Raphaelite art
- You will gain experience in analysing art and discussing it
- You will develop confidence in your own views about art, and expressing them
What else do I need to know?
- What you need: You will need an internet connection, speakers, a microphone and a webcam so that you can use our video learning platform, Zoom. - You will need a personal email address to join the WEA’s digital learning platform, Canvas so that you can receive resources and record progress
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Nobles, Knights and Damozels I - The Foundations of Pre-Raphaelite Art
