History of Art

Course summary

History of Art is available in the Sixth Form, and follows the Pearson A Level course. Pupils learn about human history and the artistic expression of civilisations through the study of painting, sculpture and architecture. They look at the Renaissance in Italy and Modernism in Europe, as well as exploring thematic links such as nature and identity. Object-based education is an essential element of the course, so Sixth Form art historians travel to exhibitions and museums regularly, as well as abroad to Paris, Florence and Rome to study works in situ.