An immersion into Western art with leading British museums, galleries and institutions

450
$450 million - the highest price paid at auction for a painting (Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi)
50,000
Estimate of the total number of artworks that Picasso produced in his lifetime

OBJECTIVES

To gain an appreciation of the key stages in western art and how they have influenced contemporary art.

To learn about the contemporary art landscape in the UK

To explore artistically some of these influential movements through practical tuition and application with a view to staging an exhibition back in China.

 

SCOPE

One week based in central London with bespoke visits to national and private galleries, museums and art institutions. Combining art appreciation with  workshops, curator talks and artist studio visits, this programme enables participants

  • To absorb the colourful and rich history of art
  • To learn about the development and direction of the contemporary art landscape
  • To learn painting techniques and skills

KEY LEARNINGS

Subject matter expertise

Subject Matter

  • Key movements and artists in western art from the Renaissance onwards
  • The contemporary art landscape
Leadership characteristics

Leadership
Characteristics

  • Confidence building through absorbing new knowledge and skills
  • The ability to think critically and creatively
  • Developing effective English communication skills
Learning new life-skills

life
skills

  • Different painting techniques
  • How to appreciate different works of art

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we group up.

Picasso

Creativity takes courage

Matisse

A picture is a poem without words

Horace

Learning Approach & Key Specialists

  • Specialist and curator talks from world-leading art galleries, museums and institutions
  • Artist studio visits
  • Workshops to develop and explore artistic skills

What our clients think…

Programme like this is wonderful in developing children's creativity

Programme bookings

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