History of Art

Course summary

This short seven-week course is a whistle-stop whizz through one recurring theme of art history, Nature. Designed for both novices and the slightly more experienced, we will be exploring the dramatic landscapes of Turner, the politically fraught ‘Sunflower Seeds’ by Ai Weiwei and the twisting form of the infamous ‘Whistlejacket’, hanging in London’s National Gallery. • Overview in 10 Objects NATURE • Elements • Landscape • Animals • Plants • Mans's Relationship with Nature • Architecture