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Course Title / Art History: Who’s afraid of modern art?
Course ID / C2416732 / Tutor / Andrew Rothwell
Start date / 18.04.13 / Day(s)/time(s) / Thursday 1.30-3.30
No. of sessions / 6 / Hours per session / 2 / Fees / £45.00
Venue / Wanstead House,
21 The Green,
E11 2NT
Branch/Partner / Wanstead
Branch/Partner contact details / Shirley Edmonds 020 85559127
Publicity Description
This Course traces the development of modernism in art and music during the early part of the twentieth century. Using Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” as a starting point we will examine Expressionism, Cubism, Abstraction and Surrealism inter alia.
Course Aims
What is the course for? What is its main purpose? E.g. to provide a brief introduction to the principles of garden design, with a view to applying them in your own garden.
The course aims to encourage learners to attend concerts and/ or art exhibitions with a greater background knowledge in order to enhance appreciation.
Main Topics Covered
Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Expressionism, Futurism, Abstraction, Dada and Surrealism in art and music
Pre-course preparation, reading, internet research etc.
There are no pre-requisites to study other than an active or potential interest in music and/or the visual arts.
TITLE / AUTHOR / PUBLISHER
TBA / TBA / TBA
Essential costs/materials
N/a
Entry Requirements/Level
No prior entry qualifications needed
Title of qualification to be gained (if any) / N/A
Awarding Body (if any) / N/a
Teaching and learning methods used
Audio and Visual Presentations using CDs and digital images of artworks. Discussions, Group Exercises
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
1. Recognise examples of Modernism in paintings
2. Recognise examples of Modernism in music
3. Place artworks in historical contexts
4. Participate in Critical discussions
5. Participate in analytical discussions
6. Experience enhanced enjoyment of gallery/concert attendance.
How will you know you are learning?
Informal feedback on progress, notes, quizzes
Suggested Further Study and Progression Routes
Similar courses in art or music history within the WEA open University or similar educational establishments
Brief tutor profile
Andrew Rothwell MA is a cultural historian who has been working in the WEA in London Essex and Kent throughout the twenty first century.

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