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Block one - Early art

Block two - art rediscovered

Block two - art rediscovered

This part of the course will explore the rise of the human artistic consciousness. Students will be encouraged to think about why a particular development took place and the impact that it had going forward. The last session of term will be a family session, including a mini review of the discoveries made by the children.

  1. Art of Mesopotamia (oldest naturalistic image of a human)
  2. Ancient Egypt (importance of afterlife)
  3. Ancient Rome (grandure and opulance)
  4. Ancient Egypt (first portraits)
  5. Byzantium (creating heaven on Earth)
  6. Ancient China ( guóhuà or the beauty of stillness)
  7. Medieval Art (bestiaries and magical creatures)
  8. Gothic Art (stained glass to dazzle and enchant)
  9. Overview of Early Art (recap previous learning and have fun playing games)



Block two - art rediscovered

Block two - art rediscovered

Block two - art rediscovered

The Renaissance period from its origins, and its lasting influence on Western society. Your child will learn about the rise of humanism, the birth of long distance travel, and the numerous changing social and political landscapes during this era - all of which are chronicled in the artworks.

  1. Book of hours
  2. Giotto
  3. Botticelli
  4. Leonardo Da Vinci
  5. Michelangelo
  6. Raphael
  7.  Northern Renaissance
  8. Artemesia Gentileschi
  9. Overview of Renaissance

Block three - art set free

Block two - art rediscovered

Block three - art set free

  

Here we will be studying modern art, with all its limitless possibilities, influences and controversies. Students will learn that artistic energy is a constant flow between times, cultures and ideas. Art cannot exist in isolation: it requires both a creator and an observer. Your child will step into the role of the observer and, whilst learning about the circumstances surrounding the artwork, they will also come to learn a lot about themselves.

  1. Impressionism
  2. Cubism
  3. Fauvism
  4. Expressionism
  5. Post-Impressionism
  6. Surrealism
  7. Magic realism /Surrealism
  8. Abstract Expressionism
  9. Overview of Art Set Free

times and Location

ONLINE via ZOOM

ONLINE via ZOOM

ONLINE via ZOOM

Fridays 17.00-18.00


Face-to-Face

ONLINE via ZOOM

ONLINE via ZOOM

Saturdays

10.00 am - 11.00 am

The Observatory,

64 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AB (map)

Fees

SINGLE sessions

These sessions are designed to demonstrate the course methodology and to provide parents with the opportunity to assess if it provides the right learning experience for their child. Strictly limited to 8 children per session. These sessions are only available if classes are not fully booked by term classes.

Single taster session

£40

Weekly courses

The courses run during school terms times and will start with a review of the earliest examples of artistic expressions through to the Middle Ages. Followed by a study of the Proto Renaissance and Renaissance period, and culminates with an in-depth exploration of Modern Art. Strictly limited to 8 children per course.

One term

£299

Any individual block (9 sessions)

TWo terms

£549*

Two blocks (18 sessions)

*Must be booked together

THREE TERMS

£819*

Three blocks (27 sessions)

 *Must be booked together 


Discounts

Siblings discounts

20%*

*Must be booked together, please request an invoice via email.

COURSES RUN IN PARALLEL TO THE ACADEMIC YEAR. THE FIRST TERM WILL BEGIN IN JANUARY 2020.

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AGE RESTRICTIONS

The course is for children aged 7-13 years old at the commencement of the course. Applies to both trial and full courses.


NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SPACES

Please note that each session is strictly limited to 8 children. If initially unsuccessful, parents can request that their child be placed on a waiting list in the event of any cancellations.


REFUNDS

Trial lessons can be refunded up to three weeks prior to the run date. Beyond this time, refunds will only be issued if another student fills the vacancy. 


Term bookings are covered by 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed scheme. If after first lesson, a child does not want to proceed with the rest of the term, a refund for all the remaining classes will be issued. Please note that an administration/learning pack fee may apply. 


TERM TIME COURSES

Weekly courses begin in October 2020, and run parallel to school term times. There will be no classes during school holidays.


REGISTERED ADDRESS:  VINCENT AND FRIDA LTD. 85 GREAT PORTLAND STREET LONDON W1W 7LT 

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