Courses and study days

Art and Design 1900-2012 12/13

Mon 17 September 2012–Mon 22 July 2013

YEAR COURSE: Learn about the great design movements, practices and practitioners associated with the Twentieth Century and discover the background to their genesis in the social, political, economic and aesthetic events that began around the year 1900.

Mondays, 17 September 2012 – 22 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30

Late Medieval to Early Renaissance 12/13

Tue 18 September 2012–Tue 09 July 2013

YEAR COURSE: Examine the visual arts in an era of profound cultural, intellectual and social change.

Tuesdays, 18 September 2012 – 9 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30

High Renaissance to Baroque 12/13

Wed 19 September 2012–Wed 10 July 2013

YEAR COURSE: Study the art, architecture and decorative arts of Europe from the High Renaissance to Baroque focussing on Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands and England.

Wednesdays, 19 September 2012 – 10 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30

Rococo to Art Nouveau 12/13

Thu 20 September 2012–Thu 11 July 2013

YEAR COURSE: Gain a unique perspective on one of the most dynamic periods in the history of European art.

Thursdays, 20 September 2012 – 11 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30

Early Medieval 12/13

Fri 21 September 2012–Fri 12 July 2013

YEAR COURSE: Celebrate the re-display of the Museum’s world-class early medieval collection.

Fridays, 21 September 2012 – 12 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30

The Age of Vermeer: The Art of Interiors

Thu 04 July 2013 10:30

4 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Investigate Vermeer’s work and that of his close contemporaries, together with an examination of Northern European architecture, design and decorative arts.

Audrey Hepburn: Film and the Creation of a Style Icon

Sat 07 September 2013 14:00

SEMINAR: Audrey Hepburn’s style continues to be one of the most emulated and admired.

Art and Design 1900-2014 13/14

Mon 16 September 2013 11:00

YEAR COURSE: Explore the great design movements, practice and practitioners associated with the twentieth centuries and discover the background to their genesis in the events that began around the year 1900.

Mondays, 16 September 2013 - 16 July 2014 (over 3 terms), 11.00-15.30

Arts of East Asia: China, Korea and Japan

Mon 16 September 2013 11:10

YEAR COURSE: Explore the art, architecture and decorative arts of East Asia, focussing on the ancient civilisations of
China, Korea and Japan.
Mondays, 16 September 2013 - 21 July 2014 (over 3 terms), 11.10-15.30

Late Medieval to Early Renaissance 1250-1500 13/14

Tue 17 September 2013 10:30

YEAR COURSE: Examine the visual arts in an era of profound cultural, intellectual and social change.
Tuesdays, 17 September 2013 - 8 July 2014 (over 3 terms), 11.10-15.30

High Renaissance to Baroque 1500-1720 13/14

Wed 18 September 2013 10:45

YEAR COURSE: Study the art, architecture and decorative arts of Europe from the High Renaissance to Baroque, focussing on Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands and England.
Wednesdays, 18 September 2013 - 9 July 2014 (over 3 terms), 11.10-15.30

Rococo to Art Nouveau 1720 - 1900 13/14

Thu 19 September 2013 11:10

YEAR COURSE: Gain a unique perspective on European art during one of its most dynamic periods and consider the impact of political and social change on taste patronage and the art market.
Thursdays, 19 September 2013 - 10 July 2014 (over 3 terms) 11.10-15.30

Early Medieval 300-1250 13/14

Fri 20 September 2013 10:30

YEAR COURSE: Celebrate the Museum's world-class early Medieval collection.
Fridays, 20 September 2013 - 11 July 2014 (over 3 terms), 11.10-15.30

Western Drama: Three Thousand Years of Theatre

Wed 25 September 2013 10:30

10 WEEK SHORT COURSE: The history of theatre is a fascinating story of both artistic achievement and changing social history.

Talking Threads: A History of Tapestries and Embroideries

Wed 25 September 2013 14:00

10 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Through a series of lectures based on the V&A collections, develop a greater understanding of these two art forms, learn about their techniques, designs and functions and discover the cultural and personal
stories they tell.

Art and the City

Thu 26 September 2013 11:00

10 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Many celebrated artists have been closely associated with major European and American cities such as Paris, Rome, London, Berlin, and New York. They have lived and worked in these cities and many of them have made the city itself a special subject of their work.

Style Cities: New Orleans

Sat 28 September 2013 14:00

SEMINAR: Explore the Big Easy, a city of spirit, mystique and music and a melting pot of culture and creativity.

British Theatre 2013: an overview

Sun 29 September 2013 11:00

8 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Join Matt Wolf to explore a selection of the most significant productions of the last 12 months from bold new writing to notable revivals.

Twentieth Century London: Imperial City to Global Melting Pot

Tue 01 October 2013 14:00

10 WEEK SHORT COURSE: From Imperial city to global melting pot, London has undergone numerous changes during the 20th century. This course explores the history of the city, its major events and its people.

Art and Design of the Northern Renaissance

Fri 04 October 2013 11:00

4 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Learn how new Renaissance ideas in the 16th century transformed Northern European art, from the flamboyant sculptors of Germany to the dominant influence of Dürer.

The Edwardians: Art, Architecture and Design

Fri 08 November 2013 11:00

4 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Discover the art and design of the Edwardian period, an era that combined wild extravagance, severe poverty, and radical changes in politics and society.

Going Underground: 150 Years of the History, Design, and Architecture of the London Underground

Sat 16 November 2013 10:30

STUDY DAY: 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the first London tube line, the Metropolitan Railway. Join us for an event, as we bring together curators and historians to explore the rich and fascinating history of the London Underground.

Fashionable and Functional: A History of Furniture

Fri 10 January 2014 10:30

8 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Explore the fascinating history of European furniture, using objects, resources and expertise featured in the V&A’s furniture gallery, the only gallery in the world that is devoted to a comprehensive display of
furniture from 1500 to the present day.

A Woman's Touch: Women Artists and Designers 1600-2000

Tue 14 January 2014 11:00

4 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Women have been making art since Antiquity, but their contribution to the principal movements of art and design is still comparatively little known. This course examines the social and historical forces that have shaped womens’ experiences and work.

The Arts of the Byzantine Empire

Wed 15 January 2014 10:30

8 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Discover more about the Byzantine Empire, ruled from its capital, Constantinople (present day
Istanbul) for over a thousand years, from its foundation by the Emperor Constantine in 330, until its fall to the Ottomans in 1453.

Art Deco Design

Wed 15 January 2014 14:00

10 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Discover the delights of Art Deco, the most distinctive of inter-war, international styles.

Holbein to Hockney: British Artists 1300 - 2000

Thu 23 January 2014 11:00

20 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Following the success of last year’s course, we are offering an expanded and more detailed version that explores the history of British art through close examination of examples held in the V&A’s unrivalled
collection of paintings, drawings and prints.

Shakespeare in Performance

Fri 21 March 2014 11:00

4 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Shakespeare is, without doubt, the most produced playwright in British Theatre. His plays form the cornerstone of the classical repertoire. This course will look at how Shakespeare’s plays have survived onstage.

Renaissance to Restoration London: A History 1520-1670

Tue 29 April 2014 10:30

8 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Explore London at one of its most dynamic and colourful periods, when the city was expanding
rapidly and becoming a leading centre of trade with the rest of the world.

The Islamic Mediterranean:1000-1500

Wed 30 April 2014 11:00

6 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Between 1000 and 1500 AD, the Mediterranean was encircled by Islamic states. Explore the wealth of artistic production and how it circulated across the Islamic Mediterranean.

The Age of Veronese: Art and Interiors

Thu 01 May 2014 10:30

4 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Veronese is one of the greatest Venetian painters of the late Renaissance, renowned for his exceptional use of colour and for his mastery of illusionistic decorations.

Anglo-Saxon Art and Design

Fri 02 May 2014 10:30

10 WEEK SHORT COURSE: The period from the decline of the Roman Empire to the Norman Conquest is often called the ‘Dark Ages’. This misnomer gives the impression of a time where life is nasty, brutish and short, art is non-existent, and culture is in decline. But this couldn’t be further from the truth.

The English Country House

Tue 01 July 2014 11:00

4 WEEK SHORT COURSE: This course explores the architecture, interiors and decoration of the greatest country houses of England, ranging from the Medieval manor, to the Jacobean powerhouse, the Georgian mansion, and the Gothic Revival castle.

Victorian London: High Culture and Low Life

Mon 21 July 2014 11:00

3 WEEK SHORT COURSE: Learn about the world-changing cultural, social and political history of the 19th century’s largest metropolis: London.