In the early 19th century in Britain paintings of epic, historical and mythic events, in suitably awesome landscapes, were contrasted with enchantingly diminutive vistas of fairy land, both encapsulating a complex relationship between man, nature, and the supernatural. These paintings expressed responses to the tumult following Napoleon's defeat in 1815 with images embracing the Wild, Millenarian hysteria, garden design and 'panoramania'. This course continues from the previous term.
Course aim
This course continues from the previous term and intends to continue to explain something of the bizarre cultural expressions of the earlier 19th century
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- have begun to engage with a fascinating period of British history
- learned of artists responding to the changing world in which they lived
- have some familiarity with the concepts of the Sublime and the Picturesque
- go further with personal research should I wish to, regarding some of the historical esoteric aspects of the early 19th century
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
- illustrated lectures and discussion throughout, also including students' research
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
What else do I need to know?
- Nothing else is needed
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
- You could progress to Higher Education courses. Follow link to the PEARL website for information http://pearl.open.ac.uk/
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