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.

“I think THE COURSE is a real discovery! The focus is on the content of the programmes and experience of the participants rather than over-engineered administration. A skilful feat”

BESPOKE VISITS
We arrange bespoke visits for academic bodies, specialist clubs and societies. If you prefer individual tuition, or a private guided museum visit or walk, we can also arrange this at your convenience anywhere, anytime.

All our lectures will take place at The University Women's Club, 2 Audley Square, London W1K 1DB (http://www.universitywomensclub.com) (near The Dorchester Hotel).

The University Women's Club is situated at 2 Audley Square, which is at the south end of South Audley Street. There is a Car Park immediately next door to the Club and several others nearby in Park Lane.

The nearest underground stations are Green Park and Hyde Park Corner with access to the Victoria, Piccadilly and Jubilee lines. Buses stop in Park Lane outside the Dorchester and Hilton Hotels.

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.

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Lectures and Courses

Who’s Afraid of Contemporary Art?

Contemporary Art
3 October 2012 - 5 June 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

Durer and Renaissance Venice

The relationship between Italian art, Durer and other German painters
24 September 2012 - 26 November 2013

The Golden Age of Dutch Art

Dutch Art in the 17th century
25 September 2013 - 11 June 2014

The London Course

London during the life and times of Samuel Pepys, William Shakespeare and Geoffrey Chaucer
2 October 2013 - 25 June 2014

How we lived then: Life and Love in Late Medieval Art

Medieval Art
3 - 31 October 2013

The Art of the Table: Feasts and Fantasy

Food, ritual and artists
14 - 28 November 2013

How Homer Became Great Art - The Odyssey

Homer’s Odyssey
14 January - 18 March 2014

Introduction to Japan: Japanese Architecture, Gardens and Tea Culture

Japanese Architecture, Gardens and Tea Culture
6 - 20 March 2014

Art and Revolution

Politics and revolutionary artists
22 April - 24 June 2014