Five Artists: Still Life

Key facts

  • Cost: £125
  • Credits: 5

Summary

This course introduces Still Life as a subject matter in visual art. Each meeting will be devoted to an individual artist who made a significant impact on the development of Still Life in the UK, Europe or beyond. The course will place their achievements within the wider context of art history, the period they worked in, and within a global perspective.    

The aims of this course are to: 

  • Provide an introduction to the life and work of significant still life artists  
  • Study in detail individual major works by each artist 
  • Set the works of art within the broader historical, cultural and social developments of their time 

By the end of this course students will be able to:  

  • Demonstrate familiarity with each artist’s life, career and art 
  • Analyse primary and secondary sources to contextualise the artists’ key achievements 
  • Interpret and discuss the range of aesthetic, social, and cultural influences that shaped the style and output of the selected artists 

Who is this course for?

Anyone with an interest in visual art and especially Still Lifes as subject matter.  

Qualifications/credits

5 credits at SCQF 7 / Level 1.   

These credits can contribute towards the attainment of one of the following 

  • Certificate or Diploma in Higher Education 
  • Certificate in Higher Education in History of Art  

Assessment

Visual test: formal analysis and contextual analysis of 2 works (100%) (ILOs 1,2 & 3).  

An alternative assessment can be arranged for students whose disabilities would prevent them performing satisfactorily in the visual test. 

Mode of study

This course is taught in person on campus. Class materials are posted on our course website (Moodle). 

Prospects

Can further your study of the history of art at university level.  

Find out more

The University holds open days throughout the year where you can meet with staff to discuss our short course provision. Find out more about University of Glasgow open days

Available sessions

  • Date: 09/04/2026 - 07/05/2026
    Day: Thursday
    Time: 10:00 - 12:00
    Reference: Five Artists: Still Life-On campus (8065) book now