Art Appreciation: The Art of Easter
Course details
Course code
Q00009348Course date
Number of classes
6 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
David BrindleyFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
During the course you will be guided through the meaning of the Easter stories, and examine their historicity. How these stories were interpreted by Europe’s major artists will form our focus. Palm Sunday as imagined by Giotto; Leonardo’s Last Supper; the resurrection of Jesus as portrayed by Rubens. We will examine works of art covering the whole 2,000 years of Christian history, including 20th century works such as those by Stanley Spencer and and Graham Sutherland. The list is rich and long. Each week students will be shown about 80 images illustrating each element of the Easter story in turn. Time will be given for questions and discussion, and there will be suggestions for further study.
No previous knowledge or experience of either art history or theology is required, and the course will be taught at whatever level is suitable for the participants.
The course tutor, David Brindley, has been teaching for the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ for four years. He has Masters Degree in Art History, Philosophy and Theology.
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