Welcome to The Course, London

Part-Time Art History Courses London

As someone who is interested in art history and the visual arts, you'll find our range of lectures and courses exciting, stimulating and enriching.

Perhaps you already have a history of art degree. Or you have previously taken courses elsewhere. Maybe you have never studied the visual arts before but you're passionate about a particular period, style or artist.

Whatever your background, you'll find our courses will challenge you to see the arts in new ways. Established in 1994, The Course programmes take a fresh and innovative approach and encourage lively debate and discussion.

They also cross over into literature, music and opera. Our groups are small, informal and friendly and of course you'll have the opportunity to socialise and exchange ideas with like-minded people who share your interest and enthusiasm for the visual arts.

NEW BESPOKE VISITS
We arrange bespoke visits for academic bodies, specialist clubs and societies. If you prefer individual tuition, we can also arrange this at your convenience anywhere, anytime.

Our Lecturers

All our lectures are taught by well-known, well-qualified lecturers who use high quality teaching materials including slides, digital images, video and music.

Want to know more? Please see our lectures and courses. Or get in touch.

Create your own
study programme

Find out more about
The Course Card

Allowing you the flexibility to plan your own study programme and attend the lectures you want

more information »

Receive information about future courses

Please register here to receive information and updates about our future courses and study tours.

Lectures and Courses

The World's First City: The Legacy and Life of Victorian London

Victorian London Art History and Architecture lectures and walks
28 September 2011 - 21 March 2012

London’s Smaller Art Collections

Museum and Gallery Course, London
29 September 2011 - 21 June 2012

Love, Marriage and Desire in Art

Art History Course, London
19 October 2011 - 27 June 2012

Look Here Upon This Picture, Then on This

Shakespeare, Art and Music Art History Course
1 - 29 November 2011, 21 February - 20 March 2012

The Giants of the Baroque

Baroque Art History Course
17 January 2012 - 14 February 2012

Talking Pictures, Sounding Sense

Literature, Poetry and Music in Art
24 April 2012 - 22 May 2012

London Country Houses:
Their Families and Their Architects

Fine architecture and fascinating families in the great residences of London
25 April 2012 - 27 June 2012

Hidden Venice

Venice Art and Architecture Course
29 May 2012 - 26 June 2012

Renaissance Art at the Crossroads: Italy and the Netherlands

The impact of Netherlandish painting on Italian Renaissance Art
25 September 2012 - 27 November 2012

The London Course: London in the 18th century

History of London in the 18th century
26 September 2012 - 20 March 2013

Who’s Afraid of Contemporary Art?

Contemporary Art
3 October 2012 - 5 June 2013

Courts and Monarchs

Dynastic Courts in Europe and the Middle East
4 October 2012 - 28 February 2013

The Garden of Earthly Delights: Medieval Gardens and their Meanings

Medieval Gardens
11 October 2012 - 15 November 2012

Dramatic Encounters

Face to face with paintings, poetry and fiction in dramatic circumstances
15 January 2013 - 19 March 2013

The History of British Art

British Art History
23 April 2013 - 25 June 2013

The London Course: Out and About in London's Summer

London's immigration & sporting history, death and burial in London, Romans in London
1 May 2013 - 26 June 2013