We will explore the evolution of art and architecture throughout Europe and the Near East during the period AD 1400 – 1520. Important themes will include developments in architecture in Italy, the sculpture of Donatello and Brunelleschi, Florentine and Sienese Painting, and the Northern Renaissance.
Course aim
Introduce students to European art and architecture from AD 1400 – 1520.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Recognize a series of artistic styles and forms pertaining to the Renaissance.
- Understand the reasons for changing influences in Renaissance art and architecture.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of key architectural sites and historic artworks.
How will I be taught?
- The WEA’s digital learning platform, Canvas will be used to provide resources or to support lessons, enable assessment, provide learner feedback and for other activities for individuals away from the course. If you want to understand more about our digital learning platform please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline
- 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
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- You will be able to keep a record of your progress and achievement using photos, audio, text or documents uploaded into the WEA’s digital learning platform, WEA Canvas.
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- A file of work will be kept which will help to record your progress
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
- Progress to a course with another provider
- You could progress to Higher Education courses. Follow link to the PEARL website for information http://pearl.open.ac.uk/
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