Art History Taster. An Introduction To The Italian Renaissance

This course is full. Please contact us on 0117 903 8844 to be added to the queue.

Course code: L13B

Few art movements have left a legacy as profound and enduring as Italian Renaissance art.

when
From 13 May 2025
Tue 10:00-12:30One day
Date
13 May 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:30
Tutor
Kaitlin Fincham
where
Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees
fee for this course £10.00
who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">A short introduction to the artistic brilliance of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Titan. Explore their masterpieces, techniques and lasting impact on the Italian Renaissance in Florence, Rome and Venice.</span></span></span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,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 </span><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">analyse artworks and identify Renaissance features. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">In this session, you will:</span></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Get an introduction to Art History and techniques used to analyse artworks</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Get an introduction to The Renaissance in Florence, Rome and Venice</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Focus on the Artists: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Titan</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,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:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,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:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,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:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">PowerPoint presentation, handouts, discussions, analysis of artwork.</span></span></span></p>

Equipment Required

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">See list above.</span></span></span></p>

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,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:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,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:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,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:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,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:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:16px">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></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,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>