The Masters of Northern Art, from Van Eyck to Vermeer

Tuesday, 2 - 4pm

Start Date

21 January, 2025

There will be 10 weekly meetings on Tuesday 2 - 4pm, starting from 21 January. 

Overview

Discover the hidden gems of Northern European Art in our short course, where we delve into the rich artistic landscape of the Low Countries and Germany. While the Italian Renaissance often steals the spotlight, this course shines a light on the innovative and ambitious artists who flourished in Northern Europe from the fifteenth to the seventeenth centuries.

In a tumultuous era marked by political upheaval, social change, and religious fervour, Northern European artists forged their own path, creating masterpieces that rival their Southern counterparts. Join us as we explore the works of these visionary artists within the context of their time, offering a deeper understanding of the Northern Renaissance.

This  course is designed to introduce participants to key players and major artistic developments of the period, fostering an appreciation for the unique contributions of Northern European masters. Immerse yourself in a journey through art history as we uncover the brilliance of the Northern Renaissance together.

Suitable for anyone with an interest in art history—no previous experience required.

Syllabus

  1. The Art of the Medieval North
  2. Van Eyck and Oil Painting
  3. Devotional Art in the Fifteenth Century
  4. The Grotesque and the Comic in Northern Art
  5. Prints and Communication
  6. The Protestant Reformation
  7. Patronage & Court Painting
  8. Northern Baroque Painting
  9. Landscape Painting in Northern Europe
  10. Northern Architecture

Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Lecturer: Ed Williams 

Ed Williams is an Art Historian who studied under Prof. Janina Ramirez at Oxford. He works at TATE Liverpool, he is a regular contributor to on-line publications, writing in the field of art history and art critique. His work involves regularly leading groups through exhibitions and giving public lectures, he previously taught undergraduate and postgraduate students at a number of Universities including the Department of Continuing Education at the University of Liverpool. 

Courses fees: Full fee £155/Concession £80.

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