Art History
Join the Art History Summer School at Oxford Summer Courses
Ever been moved by a painting or sculpture but wondered just how it stirred such strong emotion? Study our Art History summer school course at Oxford Summer Courses and you'll learn how to closely analyse the techniques and symbolism behind a range of artworks.
We'll explore how different media are used to represent different moods and themes and interpret art from a range of cultural contexts from the past to present day.
Studying in the historic city of Oxford, you're only a short walk away from some of the most fascinating artwork and artefacts - which you'll have a chance to explore during free time on your course.
Study solo and collaborate with some of the finest artistic minds. We mix individual and interactive learning for the most immersive, engaging experience.
So whether you aspire to see your own artwork hanging in a prestigious gallery one day or want to excel in the art industry as a researcher or teacher, our Art History summer school course at Oxford Summer Courses is the ideal canvas to begin with.
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Study Art History with Oxford Summer Courses and Immerse Yourself in the Summer of a Lifetime
Interpret expression, colour, and texture, and feed your curiosity on the meaning behind some of the world’s most marvellous artworks. From realist landscapes with their precise brushwork to abstract modern art with all its reckless random abandon, learn how to observe and analyse a range of mediums and media from established art tutors at the Oxford Summer Courses Art History summer school.
We'll explore a range of artefacts, drawing on the rich history kept in local museums to enrich your learning experience. We'll cover a range of different periods and places, such as pre and post-war art, Renaissance, Impressionism, and Expressionism, including how they've influenced the modern world of art around us.
Fast-track your career in the arts and build a solid knowledge of the great artists throughout time. You'll learn about the processes and practices iconic painters have employed, as well as the theory and meaning behind every movement on the canvas with our Art History summer school.
Oxford Summer Courses Art History Tutors Are Experts in Their Field
Gain the skills and experience you need to excel with a unique, unparalleled learning experience.
Each week, you’ll be able to collaborate with leading academics mirroring the teaching method of the iconic, world-renowned and most respected educational establishments in the UK.
As current and past alumni of top universities, they’re highly specialised, recognised and knowledgeable in their chosen fields and can transfer their academic wisdom to you through interactive learning, independent study, seminars, and tutorials, depending on your age group.