This six week course looks at the lives and works of two significant Irish artists. W B Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist, prose writer and one of the most prominent literary figures of the early 20th century. His brother Jack was a painter and Olympic medalist, whose landscapes and figures contain elements of Romanticism and Expressionism. All materials will be provided on Canvas.
Course aim
To explore the lives and works of poet W B Yeats and his artist brother Jack Yeats.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Understand the background and biographies of the Yeats brothers.
- Engage critically with the poetry of W B Yeats.
- Engage critically with the paintings of Jack Yeats.
- Share my findings with my peers and express my ideas with confidence
What else do I need to know?
You will need access to Canvas and Zoom. All materials will be provided.
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