Art for Art’s Sake: The Rise of Impressionism in France (c.1850-1880)

This course will explore the roots of the ever-popular Impressionist painters who emerged in Paris in the 1870s. Not instantly popular, they struggled at first to find spaces and an audience to show their work. From these humble beginnings, this small group of painters produced some of the best-loved and most influential canvases in the history of art. We will follow their paths as they overcame frequently hostile reactions to their work to create a genuinely new form of art.

Tutor: Matthew Barr BA MA PhD

Term: Summer

Day: Tuesday

Start Date: 22 April 2025

Time: 2-4pm

No. of weeks: 10

Full fee: £114

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable), as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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