The Essence of Art: History, Technique, and Emotion.

Why This Course is Different
Here, art isn’t just a subject to study; it’s a conversation with time. Following the spirit of artists who challenged their eras, you’ll learn to see art as something alive—a tool for change, expression, and human connection.

Class Objective
To present Impressionism and Post-Impressionism as disruptive movements that revolutionised the perception and representation of light and colour in art, thus bridging the gap between traditional and modern art. This approach aims for students to not only understand the techniques but to feel the passion and rebellion of the Impressionists.

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To present Cubism and Futurism as two of the most disruptive movements of the 20th century, which challenged the representation of reality by decomposing and energising forms. Both movements pushed art into new territories, becoming precursors of abstraction and the depiction of complex concepts.

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To present Expressionism as a movement focused on conveying intense, often sombre emotions and exploring human conflict and existential angst through striking visual techniques.

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To explore abstraction as an art form that frees itself from realistic representation to focus on pure shapes, colours, and lines, allowing viewers personal and emotional interpretations.

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To introduce Dadaism as a movement that challenges the norms of art and society by celebrating absurdity and anarchy, serving as a profound critique of the social and artistic values of its time.

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To explore Surrealism as a movement that uses the irrational, dreams, and the unconscious to create art that defies logic and reveals the hidden side of the human mind.

To present Abstract Expressionism as a movement that elevated emotional and expressive freedom to a new level, breaking with traditional forms and creating art that directly conveys the energy and feelings of the artist.

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To explore Pop Art as a movement that celebrates mass culture and turns the everyday into art, blurring the lines between popular culture and elite art.

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To introduce Minimalism as a movement that seeks to reduce art to its essential elements, eliminating anything superfluous to focus on the purity of form, colour, and space.

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To explore Conceptual Art, a movement that challenges the traditional concept of art by focusing on the idea or concept behind the work, rather than its visual execution.

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To explore Contemporary and Digital Art, movements that encompass a variety of styles and techniques driven by modern technology and global influences.

We have travelled together on a journey that began with the light and colour of Impressionism and culminates today in a world where art is as diverse and digital as the times we live in.

Here is a list of essential books and resources to deepen your understanding of the topics covered in this Art History course. Each title has been carefully selected to provide a comprehensive view of the various movements, artists, and cultural contexts that have shaped the history of art, from its origins to the contemporary era.