You should study the History of Art if you are genuinely interested in art and design and the ideas and contexts behind it, rather than an appreciation! You learn to look and think critically about social, political, philosophical, and aesthetic questions. Many of our pupils who consider a career in the arts continue studying Art History at university. This is an excellent choice to combine with Fine Art or Interdisciplinary Design, and for anyone who wants to study an academic arts-related subject, or complement it with other subject choices. History of Art is highly regarded by universities and makes you stand out from the crowd. Our course has a global scope. The works of art and architecture you will study are from Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia. They range from ancient temples like the Parthenon or Angkor Wat to contemporary art by Tracey Emin or Ai Weiwei. You learn to combine visual analysis with the study of historical contexts, wider cultural ideas, and art historical concepts. The sheer variety of material we cover means that this subject is enjoyed by all pupils. Our style of teaching is very much that of a university seminar. We expect you to be self-driven and to prepare well for our lessons which are based on discussion and debate. This is not a textbook subject so you will work with many different books in our extensive department library. We give our pupils a lot of individual support and small class sizes mean that we will get to know you very well. There is a good rapport between teachers and pupils and our classroom is always a safe space. You will study many works of art and architecture first-hand during lesson time, visits and day trips to museums and galleries in and around London, and during a visit abroad. You have ample opportunity to develop your spoken language skills to a high standard through presentations in class, during visits and as part of ARTiculation, the national public speaking competition we take part in every year.
No previous knowledge is required. An interest in visual art and design is essential and good English language skills are desirable. Intellectual curiosity and open-mindedness, plus a readiness to read widely and to engage with challenging texts are expected.
Our subject content is divided into three areas: • Visual Analysis: In Year 12 you develop the ability to undertake effective visual analysis and build knowledge and understanding of key terminology. You study painting, graphic works, sculpture, designed objects and architecture from 500 BCE to the present. • Themes: In Year 12 you also explore two themes: Nature and Identities, relating global works of art and architecture to issues like environment, class, gender, nationality or ethnicity. • Periods: In Year 13 the study of a historical period allows you to research and explore in detail and depth, the key movements, concepts, artists, architects, contextual factors and related developments of art and architecture in a specific place, and across a clearly defined time- frame. You will study The British and French AvantGarde (1848-1899) and Modernism in Europe (1900–39). You will sit two, three-hour written examinations, each worth 50% of your qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Haringey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,515 |
| Address | North Road, Highgate, N6 4AY |
You should study the History of Art if you are genuinely interested in art and design and the ideas and contexts behind it, rather than an appreciation! You learn to look and think critically about social, political, philosophical, and aesthetic questions. Many of our pupils who consider a career in the arts continue studying Art History at university. This is an excellent choice to combine with Fine Art or Interdisciplinary Design, and for anyone who wants to study an academic arts-related subject, or complement it with other subject choices. History of Art is highly regarded by universities and makes you stand out from the crowd. Our course has a global scope. The works of art and architecture you will study are from Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia. They range from ancient temples like the Parthenon or Angkor Wat to contemporary art by Tracey Emin or Ai Weiwei. You learn to combine visual analysis with the study of historical contexts, wider cultural ideas, and art historical concepts. The sheer variety of material we cover means that this subject is enjoyed by all pupils. Our style of teaching is very much that of a university seminar. We expect you to be self-driven and to prepare well for our lessons which are based on discussion and debate. This is not a textbook subject so you will work with many different books in our extensive department library. We give our pupils a lot of individual support and small class sizes mean that we will get to know you very well. There is a good rapport between teachers and pupils and our classroom is always a safe space. You will study many works of art and architecture first-hand during lesson time, visits and day trips to museums and galleries in and around London, and during a visit abroad. You have ample opportunity to develop your spoken language skills to a high standard through presentations in class, during visits and as part of ARTiculation, the national public speaking competition we take part in every year.
No previous knowledge is required. An interest in visual art and design is essential and good English language skills are desirable. Intellectual curiosity and open-mindedness, plus a readiness to read widely and to engage with challenging texts are expected.
Our subject content is divided into three areas: • Visual Analysis: In Year 12 you develop the ability to undertake effective visual analysis and build knowledge and understanding of key terminology. You study painting, graphic works, sculpture, designed objects and architecture from 500 BCE to the present. • Themes: In Year 12 you also explore two themes: Nature and Identities, relating global works of art and architecture to issues like environment, class, gender, nationality or ethnicity. • Periods: In Year 13 the study of a historical period allows you to research and explore in detail and depth, the key movements, concepts, artists, architects, contextual factors and related developments of art and architecture in a specific place, and across a clearly defined time- frame. You will study The British and French AvantGarde (1848-1899) and Modernism in Europe (1900–39). You will sit two, three-hour written examinations, each worth 50% of your qualification.
