Art History: Understanding Art Better

A series of five talks with discussion time for anyone with an
Interest in understanding and challenging their views on art.

These accessible talks with discussion time are intended for
Anyone interested in developing their understanding of art, whatever their
existing level of knowledge. Some historical context for individual artists and
Schools of art will be given but the emphasis will be on appreciating
individual works of art and how and why they were created. You will not be
Expected to like every painting, print, or piece of sculpture seen on screen
But you will be able to challenge the ideas and arguments presented.

The five talks will run on Wednesday mornings, 10:30am - 12pm, on
The following dates:

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Wednesday 6 May 2026

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Wednesday 10 June 2026

Wednesday 25 June 2026

Each talk can be booked individually or book the full series of
Five talks and save 10%.

About the tutor:

Tutor David Antill ALA
MA has been a member of Attenborough Arts Centre’s art history teaching team for a number of
years. Previously a librarian, union official and teacher of law, David
researched in the graphic arts for his Master’s degree and his continuing
Research interests are in avant-garde art and the schools of wood engraving.

Further information:

Participants must be aged 18+. No prior knowledge of art history
Or study experience is required, just an interest in finding out more about art
History!

If the
Course/workshop you'd like to book is sold out, we do operate a waiting list
Simply contact our box office team on / arts-centre@le.Ac.UK and ask to be added to the waiting
list. We’ll then contact you if a place becomes available, with absolutely no
Obligation to accept it if you've made other plans!

Please ensure that you agree to our updated Terms
& Conditions before booking as courses/workshops
Are non-refundable if cancelled within 21 days of the start date for any
Reason.

We aim to
make all our sessions as accessible as possible and carers/PAs are very welcome
just remember to book their free place when you book your session. If you'd
Like to talk to us in advance of booking or attending your sessions to discuss
your access needs, our Box Office team is here to help! Email
Arts-centre@le.Ac.UK, pop in or call, open 7 days a week.

We have four blue badge parking spaces outside
Attenborough Arts Centre, plus double yellow line roadside parking very close
To the building for blue holders for up to three hours if our parking spaces are
Occupied.

Free parking for all customers is available after
5pm on weekdays and all day at weekends in the University of Leicester car park
next door to Attenborough Arts Centre on Lancaster Road. The closest public car
park for parking at all other times is Victoria Park, 5-10 minutes walk from
Us.