History of Art is a life enhancing study of works of art throughout the history of civilization; from ancient Greece to the 21st Century. Art is a visual language that can tell us as much about our past and present cultures as any written word. COURSE CONTENT - reconstruct the past and understand present cultures through works of art; - consider why works of art were produced and for whom; - unlock the meanings of works of art; - discover how works of art have been created; - see how art explains why our society is what it is today; - discover powerful themes such as love, sex, death, war, poverty, slavery, freedom and morality to name but a few. In the Lower Sixth pupils develop skills in visual analysis of paintings, sculptures and artworks and explore the themes of ‘War and Conflict’ and ‘Identities’ through art. In the Upper Sixth the curriculum allows pupils to develop in-depth understanding of two historical periods: the Renaissance in Italy (1420-1520) and Modernism in Europe (1900-1939).
The following are required for entry into the Sixth Form: • A Headmaster’s or Headmistress’ reference from the pupil’s current school • Attainment of a satisfactory standard at the Assessment Day and Scholarship Examinations or Exhibition assessments, where appropriate • Six (I)GCSE passes at Grade B (6) or above, with a minimum of Grade C (5) in English Language and Mathematics
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £48,870 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £39,096 |
| Address | Bradfield, RG7 6AU |
History of Art is a life enhancing study of works of art throughout the history of civilization; from ancient Greece to the 21st Century. Art is a visual language that can tell us as much about our past and present cultures as any written word. COURSE CONTENT - reconstruct the past and understand present cultures through works of art; - consider why works of art were produced and for whom; - unlock the meanings of works of art; - discover how works of art have been created; - see how art explains why our society is what it is today; - discover powerful themes such as love, sex, death, war, poverty, slavery, freedom and morality to name but a few. In the Lower Sixth pupils develop skills in visual analysis of paintings, sculptures and artworks and explore the themes of ‘War and Conflict’ and ‘Identities’ through art. In the Upper Sixth the curriculum allows pupils to develop in-depth understanding of two historical periods: the Renaissance in Italy (1420-1520) and Modernism in Europe (1900-1939).
The following are required for entry into the Sixth Form: • A Headmaster’s or Headmistress’ reference from the pupil’s current school • Attainment of a satisfactory standard at the Assessment Day and Scholarship Examinations or Exhibition assessments, where appropriate • Six (I)GCSE passes at Grade B (6) or above, with a minimum of Grade C (5) in English Language and Mathematics