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Start Date
Thursday 24 July & Friday 25 July 2025, 11am - 4pm
Overview
Throughout history, artists have continually searched for new ways of expressing their visual, sensual and emotional responses to the world around them and devised means of communicating concepts or conveying narratives to an audience. The language of art has evolved using lines, colours, shapes and materials in place of words and each artist has their own unique vocabulary and accent.
Over two days, we will explore a range of artists and styles, in two- and three-dimensional artworks, traditional and modern. We will discuss the elements of art and the basic ‘building blocks’ used to create works, along with more complex subjects such as cubism, semiotics and conceptual art. Through slide presentation and informal group discussion, participants will develop the skills to analyse and interpret artworks from a Sienese altarpiece to gallery installations, Victorian narratives to Tracey Emin’s bed.
No experience or prior knowledge of art history is necessary, but participants new to the subject may benefit from looking through some of the resources provided on Canvas beforehand.
Syllabus
Day One: Thursday 24th July, 11am-4pm
11-12 Introduction to Formalism and the Language of Art
12. - 1pm Visual analysis workshop and group discussion
1-2 pm Lunch Break
1-2pm The Shock of the New: Cubism and After
3-4 pm Workshop and group discussion
Day Two: Friday 25th July, 11am-4pm
11-12 New Materials - the Language of Sculpture
12. - 1pm Visual analysis and discussion of works on campus (sculptures in the area around the Management School)
1-2 pm Lunch Break
1-2pm Interpreting Contemporary Art – how do you ‘read’ a gallery installation, immersive or intervention work
3-4 pm Workshop and group discussion/ Plenary
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Julie Robson
Since completing her Masters Degree in Contemporary art at the University of Liverpool, Julie Robson has been contributing to short courses for both the University of Liverpool's Continuing Education Department, and its International Summer School. Julie has also carried out freelance work as a writer, lecturer and gallery educator at many galleries and museums in Merseyside and North Wales.
Courses fees: Full fee £140
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