Art History Club - When Art and Science Connect - Art & Climate Change

Course Information

Learning Aim: Z0001855

Course Title: Art History Club - When Art and Science Connect - Art and Climate Change

Enjoy a stimulating talk on a key period or a key figure in Art History, delivered by one of our Art History specialists in a relaxed classroom environment. This talk is one of a series of History talks we offer at Sutton College on a weekly/fortnightly basis.

Purpose of Course

John Ruskin, is known as one of the most influential art critics and personalities in British art. A visual artist himself, his knowledge, interest and impact are also greatly linked to Science, especially meteorology and geology, being one of the first people, along with a few scientists of his time, to express concerns on glacier retreat, the effects of pollution, and climate change.

This is the starting point for a course which will focus on how, from the late 19th century to the present day, art has acted as testimony and advocate for our planet.

What level is this course & what skills do I need?

The course is open to anyone with an interest in Art History. No prior knowledge is required.

Is a course approval interview/assessment required?

No

On this course, you will develop the following life skills:

Mental Wellbeing

Confidence building

Social Wellbeing

Additional information

Please bring a pen/paper and/or tablet/laptop if you want to make notes.

What are the progression opportunities at the end of this course?

You can progress on to a range of Art History Club sessions that run weekly, and also consider enrolling on our weekly History Club, Global History Club, or Historic Cities Club sessions.

If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk

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