'How Art reflects History: the portrayal of late medieval society and culture' delivered at Richmond
Venue: The Board Room at The Station, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4LD
Day and Time: Tuesdays 1.30 - 3.30pm. 10 sessions. (Note: you can still join after the start date if places are available)
Start date: 13 October, 2015. End date: 15 December, 2015
Fee: £80-00
Contact: The tutor, Richard Almond
Tel: 01748 824266 email: richardalmond10@gmail.com
TEACHING AND LEARNING
During ten weeks we will look together at the portrayal and recording of historical events and everyday life in the European Middle Ages, both in art, including illuminated manuscripts, paintings and tapestries, and in contemporary texts. The aim of the course is to provide a better understanding of late medieval society and culture. The group is very relaxed and informal, and having no prior knowledge of either art history or medieval history is no barrier to coming along and enjoying beautiful art and literature while learning something new. Enthusiasm is the main requirement!
COURSE TEXTS
Hall, J., Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art (London, 1974) is an excellent reference book for imagery.
Gombrich, E. H., The Story of Art (many editions) is a classic text and provides useful and interesting background reading and reference.
Images are taken from the Web Gallery of Art image collection and virtual museum and my own photographic collection.
You are welcome to bring your ipad!
SESSION PROGRAMME
13/10/2015 Week 1 Medieval housing
20/10/2015 Week 2 The medieval court
27/10/2015 Week 3 Portraiture
03/11/2015 Week 4 Dress
10/11/2015 Week 5 Horses
17/11/2015 Week 6 Pets
24/11/2015 Week 7 Food
01/12/2015 Week 8 Hunting and hawking
08/12/2015 Week 9 Other leisure pursuits
15/12/2015 Week 10 Books and Literacy
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Day and Time: Tuesdays 1.30 - 3.30pm. 10 sessions. (Note: you can still join after the start date if places are available)
Start date: 13 October, 2015. End date: 15 December, 2015
Fee: £80-00
Contact: The tutor, Richard Almond
Tel: 01748 824266 email: richardalmond10@gmail.com
TEACHING AND LEARNING
During ten weeks we will look together at the portrayal and recording of historical events and everyday life in the European Middle Ages, both in art, including illuminated manuscripts, paintings and tapestries, and in contemporary texts. The aim of the course is to provide a better understanding of late medieval society and culture. The group is very relaxed and informal, and having no prior knowledge of either art history or medieval history is no barrier to coming along and enjoying beautiful art and literature while learning something new. Enthusiasm is the main requirement!
COURSE TEXTS
Hall, J., Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art (London, 1974) is an excellent reference book for imagery.
Gombrich, E. H., The Story of Art (many editions) is a classic text and provides useful and interesting background reading and reference.
Images are taken from the Web Gallery of Art image collection and virtual museum and my own photographic collection.
You are welcome to bring your ipad!
SESSION PROGRAMME
13/10/2015 Week 1 Medieval housing
20/10/2015 Week 2 The medieval court
27/10/2015 Week 3 Portraiture
03/11/2015 Week 4 Dress
10/11/2015 Week 5 Horses
17/11/2015 Week 6 Pets
24/11/2015 Week 7 Food
01/12/2015 Week 8 Hunting and hawking
08/12/2015 Week 9 Other leisure pursuits
15/12/2015 Week 10 Books and Literacy
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