Art Appreciation: Expressionism - Creative Impulse and Emotional Experience (C)REMOVE FROM PLUS DO NOT use - keep as reference (BE09Z10E)
Course overview
We will explore Expressionist art with a focus on the works of three groups that developed in Germany at the start of the 20th Century, Die Brucke, Der Blaue Reiter and Neue Sachlichkeit as well as a look at Expressionist artists working in Austria. These artists sought to oppose the established social order and move further away from the accepted conventions in art by expressing profound emotional experience through their art. We will be looking at the social and historical context in which these movements were born and the pre-war and post-war period in Europe that led these artists to seek first the depiction of authentic emotion through heightened colour and simplified form through to adapting the new art form to highlight social injustice and political hypocrisy.
Where Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough, TN6 1FE.
When
Wednesday, 10:00am - 12:00pm from 17th April 2024 until 26th June 2024 for 10 weeks.
No class on 29th May (Half Term).
Cost
The full fee is £199.00.
What you already need to know
No particular prior knowledge is needed just an enthusiasm for the subject. This is a continuation of a course that started in September 2023 but you do not need to have attended a previous course as each topic will be studied independently. Please contact the ACRES office to enquire about spaces if you have not previously enrolled on this course.
What you will learn
We will be looking at the origins of Expressionism through artists such as Van Gogh and Munch. We will explore the radical simplification of form and use of vivid colours to reflect subjective experience in works by artists like Franz Marc, Wassily Kandinsky and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. We will also investigate the new role of the artist to expose the corruption and decay of society in the Weimar Republic in works by artists such as Otto Dix and George Grosz. Through surveying the history and the artists, discussing the artworks and their significance, we will examine how these artists came to reconcile the opposing concerns of intellect and emotion.
How you will learn it
Through the use of art, presentations and literature, Maya will guide you to look deeper into works of art and explore the history, social and cultural context that played a part in the development of these movements. However, it is through interaction, discussion and activities that you will truly be able to discover your own response to these truly remarkable artworks.
Bring to the first session
A curiosity to find out more.
A pen and paper for optional note taking.
If you have an electronic device (iPad, tablet, laptop) that you can easily bring in, this can connect to the WIFI in the building and be used to view materials and resources being used in the lesson. This will enhance your learning during the course.
By enrolling on this course you agree to take responsibility for the safety, security and insurance of your own equipment. ACRES does not accept liability for any damage or loss caused by accident, or through the downloading or viewing of any malicious or illegal software or content whilst using the Internet, email, laptop iPad or tablet or any other activity undertaken whilst on this course. You may need to check your own house insurance to ensure that your property is covered outside of your home. If you have any questions regarding this please speak to your tutor or contact the ACRES office on 01825 761820.
To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any materials or text books until you are certain that your course will run. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date.
Extra study or practice
You are encouraged to research and read around the topics to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the considered artworks.
How to enrol
Thank you for your interest in this ACRES course. Enrolments will open in March 2024. As this is a continuation course, please note existing students will receive priority booking before the remaining places can be offered to new students.
Register your interest to receive a reminder email a few days before enrolments open in order to have the best chance to enrol.
Previous students say
"Thank you Maya, your research and delivery were outstanding."
"Such an interesting subject and Maya breaks it down so that we can discuss each aspect thoroughly. I feel that I have learnt a lot."
"Excellent resources- slides, presentations, handouts and tasks."
Maya studied History of Art at St Andrews University - Western Art spanning the eras from the Byzantine to the Contemporary and specialised in 20th Century art. She has been teaching GCSE and A Level students how to respond and analyse form, style, techniques and meaning through the investigation of various artworks from across the globe and from different periods and also how they interrelate and influence each other. Maya believes that it is vital to view art through its social and cultural contexts, to recognise its significance and the value of its qualities in order to fully interpret and appreciate it. She is enjoying sharing her passion with adult learners.
Additional Course Information
- Course fees over £139, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
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Next steps within this subject with ACRES
The next Art Appreciation course with Maya will start in September 2024. Please see website and brochure (out June 2024) for updates on all courses.
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