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.

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 the 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 read and 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 badge 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.