Close Request Information

Art History: High Renaissance to Realism

Register
London
Early Booking Rate

Art History: High Renaissance to Realism

This course begins with the Renaissance, picking up its threads from the early 15th century and tracing the arc of developments through to the 16th century in Italy, with a particular focus on Florence and Venice.

The significance of the mercantile Netherlands and the Counter-Reformation art of the Baroque will be explored, followed by the ways in which the competing notions of the classical and romantic were played out in the newly-founded French Academy. The programme will progress through the Rococo culture that introduced a new feeling of lightness in the mid-18th century, which fired a return of an archeologically-driven Neoclassicism that survived into the industrial age. It will finish with the philosophical changes that drove the Romantic movement and presaged the move towards realism.

  • Price
    £650
    Early Booking Rate
    £600
    if registered by December 2, 2024
  • Register
  • Date
    Spring | January 28 - March 4
  • Time
    Tuesday evenings 6:30pm – 7:45pm GMT
  • Duration
    6 Weeks
  • Location
    London
  • Topics
    • Art History
  • Language
    English
  • Contact Admissions
    shortcourses@sia.edu +1 646-438-7268

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of art from the High Renaissance to Realism

  • Learn about different types of art forms from these periods and how they influenced future work, from architecture and sculpture to painting and drawing

  • Consider art within the wider context of circulation, curation, display, and consumption

  • Understand broad theories or philosophies of art, as well as being able to competently discuss and communicate responses to artworks

  • Apply knowledge about art to the historical, cultural and economic context, and vice versa

Faculty

Viv Lawes

Course Leader, Summer Program, London

Viv Lawes is an author, journalist, lecturer and curator with over 25 years’ experience in the art market. She studied History at York University and graduated with an MA in Fine and Decorative Art from Sotheby’s Institute in 1997, where her thesis focused on the textile trade between England and India/ China in the 17th and 18th centuries. Learn more...

Read More

Sample Schedule

More Information

  • Course Completion

    Course Completion

    Course participants take away in-depth and valuable insight into the current and future art world. Those who successfully complete their course will receive a certificate of completion from Sotheby’s Institute of Art.

    Sotheby’s Institute of Art course participants come from all over the world, from a wide variety of backgrounds. As they study, travel, and explore the art world alongside each other throughout the program, fierce and long-lasting collaborations are frequently born. Individuals who complete these courses join our network of over 8,000 past participants around the globe who hold top positions at renowned art organizations.

  • Requirements

    Requirements

    English Language Requirement
    Course participants should be proficient in written and spoken English and be able to participate in group discussions and presentations in English. It is recommended that participants have the equivalent level of IELTS score of 6.0 /TOEFL score of 78 IBT, however evidence of test scores is not required to register.

    Age Requirement
    Courses are open to participants 18 years of age or older, however, we prefer that students have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience to be able to properly engage in the course.

    For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions.

  • Book a Consultation

    Book a Consultation

    We encourage interested individuals to book a consultation time with a member of our admissions team to learn more about this course and our registration process.

    Please use this link to book a consultation time via phone or video call.