Introduction to Art History Course

Learn art theory and history with our art course in Sydney!



3 x 2.5 hours Class size 5 to 20 guests       $199

Studying art history isn't just about brushstrokes and colour theory—it's a journey that enriches our understanding of different cultures and societies throughout time. This exploration helps us appreciate diversity and the various ways people express themselves.
By examining art from the past, we improve our critical thinking skills and learn to analyse complex visuals. Plus, we're inspired by the creativity and innovation of artists from different eras.
By the end of this history course, you should be able to:
  • Recognise key periods in art history and their defining characteristics.
  • Identify influential artists from each period and analyse their contributions.
  • Understand the social, political, and cultural contexts that influenced art movements.
  • Critically engage with artworks through informed observation and analysis.
  • Trace the evolution of artistic techniques and themes over time.
Course content:
Week 1
  • Without Towns and Cities – the Origins of Art and First Nations Image Making
  • Art and the Earliest Cities – The Fertile Crescent and the Indus Valley Civilisation
  • The Art of Classical Greece – Applied mathematical harmony meets observed naturalism
  • The Art of China and the Qin Dynasty
  • The Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara
Week 2
  • Byzantine Art – the Roman Empire post classicism?
  • The Umayyad Caliphate and the rise of Islamic art
  • The Art of Europe in the Early and Late Middle Ages – from the Lindisfarne Gospels to the Cathedral City
  • The Italian Renaissance artist - from workshop craftsman to aspiring gentleman
  • Early-modern women artists
  • Mesoamerica and the art of the Olmec, Mayans, Aztecs and Inkas.
Week 3
  • The art of baroque Europe and the “end” of the Renaissance
  • French Rococo hedonism
  • Neoclassicism and the Enlightenment
  • The Realist movement in art and “authenticity”
  • French Impressionism
  • From the French Avant-Garde to Formalist Abstraction
  • From 1920s Dadaism to 1960s Neo Dadaism and the art world hegemony of “contemporary” art.
What you'll get
Expert guidance and knowledge.
Knowledge required
This series is perfect for anyone with a passion for art, from complete beginners to those with intermediate knowledge who wish to broaden their understanding of art history.
What to bring
  • A notebook and pen for notes and observations.
  • A willingness to explore and discuss art across the ages.
  • Course testimonials
Session repeats

This class series runs over 3 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

Location

Sydney Community College - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle NSW

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Sydney Community College is a social enterprise with a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
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