Part-Time Art History Courses London
Welcome to The Course, 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 visual arts in new ways; each programme takes a fresh and innovative approach and encourages lively debates and discussions.
You'll also benefit from our small, informal and friendly groups. 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.
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.
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Allowing you the flexibility to plan your own study programme and attend the lectures you want
Current course list
Town and Country: The Life of an Italian Prince
Renaissance art history course, London
21 September 2010 - 8 February 2011
Revelations
Revelations in art course
22 September 2010 - 29 June 2011
The Model and the Muse
London in the eye of Painters for 500 Years
29 September 2010 - 22 June 2011
Picturing Dante
The art of Dante's Divine Comedy
26 October 2010 - 23 November 2010
Archaeology at the British Museum
British Museum guided tours
27 January 2011 - 10 March 2011
Ecstasies of the Mind and Senses
Understanding symbolism in art and literature
15 February 2011 - 15 March 2011
From Utility to Luxury
Decorative arts of the Renaissance
26 April 2011 - 24 May 2011
The History of Modernity from Bars to Stars and Stripes
History of modernity course, London
31 May 2011 - 28 June 2011
Latest information
The Course lectures new location
From 21st September 2010, all The Course lectures will take place at
1 Berkeley Street
London
W1J 8DJ
Berkeley Street leads into Berkeley Square which was originally laid out in the mid 18th century by the architect William Kent. The buildings around the square include several by other notable architects including Robert Adam who designed Lansdowne House. George Canning, Prime Minister in 1827, lived at no. 50 whilst Winston Churchill lived in no. 48 as a child. The surrounding London Plane trees are among the oldest in London, planted in 1789.
Our new lecture rooms are fully air conditioned, very modern, light, spacious and comfortable.
They are situated on the junction of Berkeley Street and Piccadilly directly opposite the Ritz Hotel. They are within one minute walk of Green Park underground station with access to the Victoria, Piccadilly and Jubilee lines. King's Cross, St. Pancras, Waterloo and Victoria Stations are also within easy reach. There are numerous bus routes servicing this area. National Car Parks can be found at Carrington Street and Arlington Street only a few minutes away. There are metered bays in nearby streets.
Directions from Green Park Tube Station:
Leave Green Park station by exit 2
Turn left on to Piccadilly at the top of the stairs
Take the first left into Berkeley Street
Cross over road to No.1 Berkeley Street