Great artists: the 19th Century

Key facts

  • Cost: £90
  • Credits: 0

Summary

This course introduces the work of five great 19th century artists and their contribution to the history of art. Each meeting will be devoted to an individual artist, placing their achievements within the context of their life and milieu and influence. Wherever possible, we will highlight works held in Scottish collections. The artists featured are: Gustave Courbet, Adolph Menzel, Édouard Manet, Paul Gauguin, and Paul Cézanne. 

Areas you'll explore include: 

  • Lives and works of major artists as well as individual major works by each artist. 
  • Artworks set within the broader historical, cultural and social developments of their time.  

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to: 

  • Demonstrate familiarity with each artist’s life, career and art and contextualise the artists’ key achievements. 
  • Interpret and discuss how the artworks of the selected artists were influenced by previous masters and how their art influenced future generations of artists. 

Suggested follow on course 

Art collectors and patrons of Glasgow ADED11248 

Great Artists: the 20th century ADED11798 

Who is this course for?

Anyone who has an interest in art history and in particular painters of the 19th century.    

Qualifications/credits

This is a non-credit class, so would not contribute to any qualifications. 

Mode of study

A mixture of lectures/seminars delivered live on Zoom.  

Prospects

Although the course is no-credit bearing, it is still an ideal introduction to the subject. 

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: 11/05/2023 - 08/06/2023
    Day: Thursday
    Time: 13:00 - 15:00
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