The History of Art
Welcome to Our Art History Courses
Dive into the fascinating world of art history with our expertly crafted courses, available in 6-lesson blocks. Currently, we offer our first 2 blocks of this course. This page is updated regularly with new content as we continue to expand our offerings. Please watch the video to find out more.
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Discover the Foundations of Art History: Block 1A Join us for a journey through early art history, exploring prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Ancient Greek art. This block of six lessons provides a foundational understanding of key elements like line, form, and colour, perfect for art enthusiasts and students eager to learn about art's evolution.
Discover the Foundations of Art History
Lesson 1: Discovering Prehistoric Art: Explore prehistoric art through cave paintings and artefacts, focusing on the expressive potential of line.
Lesson 2: Art of Ancient Mesopotamia: Study Mesopotamian art and culture, enhancing your understanding of shape by drawing figures with correct proportions.
Lesson 3: Art of Ancient Egypt: Examine Egyptian art from the Old and New Kingdoms, focusing on form and body proportions in drawing.
Lesson 4: Art of Ancient Greece: Explore Minoan and Mycenaean art, developing form by practising facial proportions.
Lesson 5: Early Greek Art and Colour Theory: Learn about early Greek art periods and create colour wheels to understand complementary colours and schemes.
Lesson 6: Classical and Hellenistic Greek Art: Study advancements in Greek sculpture, revisiting form by accurately drawing the human body.
Delve into the rich tapestry of Byzantine and Roman art with our Art History Block 1B. This course covers the evolution of Roman portraiture and monuments, the art and architecture of the Early and Middle Byzantine periods, and the cultural impact of these eras. Students will engage in hands-on activities to master artistic elements like texture, form, and value, enhancing their understanding of historical art techniques. Perfect for art enthusiasts and students eager to explore the profound inf
Explore Byzantine & Roman Art: Art History Block 1B
Lesson 1: The Art of the Etruscans: Explore Etruscan art and its influence on Roman culture, focusing on funerary practices and pottery. Create textured vases using scratch art techniques.
Lesson 2: The Evolution of Roman Art: Study Roman art from the Republic to the Empire, focusing on Pompeii’s art and mosaics. Practice the Loomis method for drawing heads.
Lesson 3: Roman Portraiture and Monuments: Examine Roman portraiture and its role in political propaganda. Use Tinkercad to explore space and create 3D images.
Lesson 4: Early Byzantine Art: Analyze Early Byzantine art, including the Hagia Sophia and San Vitale mosaics. Create a value chart with tints and shades.
Lesson 5: Middle Byzantine Art: Focus on the revival of religious art post-Iconoclasm. Create a monochromatic portrait using shades of grey.
Lesson 6: Late Byzantine Art: Study a looted masterpiece from the Byzantine era to Napoleon. Create a landscape painting using greys to explore depth and form.