Art History Taster. Elegance & Modernity: A Journey Through Art Nouveau And Art Deco
This course is full. Please contact us on 0117 903 8844 to be added to the queue.
Course code: L13A
Explore the key characteristics, historical development, and distinctions between these two influential styles.
- when
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From 29 Apr 2025
Tue 10:00-12:30One day- Date
- 29 Apr 2025
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:30
- Tutor
- Kaitlin Fincham
Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
- who
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Bristol Adult Learning
0117 903 8844
Description
<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">A taster session that will delve into the fascinating worlds of Art Deco and Art Nouveau, two influential movements that shaped modern art and design. By examining the works of iconic artists like Gustav Klimt, Antoni Gaudi, Erte and Tamara de Lempicka we will uncover the innovative techniques and inspirations that defined these movements. </span></span></span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Join us for an immersive session delivered through a PowerPoint presentation and informative handouts, featuring key information and stunning images of artworks. Engage in lively discussions and develop your skills to analyse and identify the distinctive features of Art Nouveau and Art Deco.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In this session, you will:</span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Get an introduction to both captivating art movements</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Explore the nature-inspired features that define Art Nouveau</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dive into the works of Art Nouveau masters like Klimt and Gaudi</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Identify the sleek, geometric features of Art Deco</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Focus on the iconic Art Deco artists Lempicka and Erte</span></span></span></li>
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Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:16px">No</span></p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:16px">No</span></p>
What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Learners can enrol on other Art History courses at Stoke Lodge.</span></span></span></p>
Are there any extra costs?
<p><span style="font-size:16px">No</span></p>
Work set between sessions?
<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Learners will be given a reading list and links to websites for additional reading and research. This is to enhance their knowledge and is optional.</span></span></span></p>
What should students bring?
<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A notebook to take notes and a folder for the handouts.</span></span></span></p>
Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PowerPoint presentation, handouts, discussions, analysis of artwork.</span></span></span></p>
Equipment Required
<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">See list above.</span></span></span></p>
Refunds and cancellations
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></span></span></p>