Art Appreciation Course curated and presented by Hilary Kay
12 different authors contribute their expertise
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Tutors are drawn from major Art institutions and will guide you through the course
Mr Julian Berg
29-Jul-2021
The modules are so well devised that…
The modules are so well devised that both a complete novice and someone well versed in art appreciation can gain...
Eve Showell
17-Jul-2021
I have learnt so much and everything…
I have learnt so much and everything fits into a timeline. This course has been amazing! Wonderful modules and support...
Kathryn Turner
14-Jul-2021
I am thoroughly enjoying working…
I am thoroughly enjoying working through the modules of this fascinating course. Since retiring, I now have more time to...
Sabine Reyersbach
05-Jul-2021
The course was superb
The course was superb. The modules well written and very informative. The assignments really made you think about what you...
Ms Patricia Chadderton
04-Jul-2021
This has been an incredible experience…
This has been an incredible experience .I knew very little about Art Appreciation and found the course content to be...
Mrs L
01-Jul-2021
The Art Institute on-line art appreciation course
I wanted an online course that would provide an overview of the major themes and influences in art and, at...
Michael Sessarego
30-Jun-2021
I thought that the course was excellent…
I thought that the course was excellent and the feedback was very useful. The course introduced me to a number...
Sarah
29-Jun-2021
Lockdown distraction
Decided to do this course at the start of lockdown 3 in the UK and it's been an absolute joy...
Sarah Buck
28-Jun-2021
Back to basics
I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to this point in the course. The course content for each module is fascinating and...
Natasha
24-Jun-2021
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I appreciated the professionalism of the course and your academic approach.
Linden
23-Jun-2021
Absolutely wonderful
I found the The Art Appreciation Course totally inspiring and enjoyable in every respect. It is very well structured overall...
Michael Coates
23-Jun-2021
I enjoyed doing the course very much
I enjoyed doing the course very much. I found it to be efficiently managed and the comments from my tutor...
Michele Barrett
21-Jun-2021
Diploma of Art Appreciation
I thoroughly enjoyed the supported learning, doing this Diploma at my own pace. Each module is expertly written in a...
Mary
17-Jun-2021
The UK Art Institute A Best Kept Secret
The course was outstanding in content. My tutor, Libby gave highly useful and thoughtful feedback making the experience one of...
Sue Greenhalgh
16-Jun-2021
An exciting discovery!
When I retired from teaching, I was quite concerned that my life couldn't possibly be as stimulating and rewarding....and then...
The Art Appreciation Course is provided by The Art Institute, presented and curated by art and antiques consultant Hilary Kay. Hilary has brought together 12 passionate art specialists to create an introductory course, designed to provide you with a broad understanding of western art, its history and the world that surrounds it. The Art Institute is registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers: UK Provider Reference Number is 10027300.
Read MoreThe Art Appreciation course is delivered online, consisting of 12 comprehensive modules and 12 corresponding assignments. The course is designed to be self-paced. Normally you would expect to be dedicating on average about 4-6 hours per week for 24 weeks. However, many students take up to one year to complete their studies because of family or work commitments.
View Module OutlinesStudents have the opportunity to delve deeper into specific areas of interest in art by purchasing Advanced Modules. These are similar to short courses and are specially formulated materials to challenge motivated students to achieve more.
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In partnership with UNICEF, The Institute donates £3.00 from each enrolment to the children in the Syria crisis. This money will help to provide a safe education to the children in war-torn Syria. UNICEF’s aim this year is to assist in providing a formal and safe education for 1.2 million children in Syria. This includes the provision of facilities, school furniture, qualified teachers, rehabilitation, safe learning environments, and learning materials. We are very privileged to be working with UNICEF towards this goal.
Read more about the partnershipStephen Farthing studied at St Martin's School of Art, London (1969-73) before taking his Masters Degree in Painting at the Royal College of Art, London (1973-76).
London
Each module is beautifully presented in an easy-to-digest fashion, written by revered historians with a wealth of knowledge and experience. The recommended reading lists are second to none and are very beneficial for those wishing to expand their learning.
Read MoreBath
This is a brilliant course if you want to appreciate art and its history, have a better understanding of the art world and be more curious about the context that precipitated changes in art.
Read MoreBridport, West Dorset
Each module has been carefully constructed by leaders in their field. I felt privileged to be guided by my tutor's vast wisdom, credentials and art world gravitas.
Read MoreBedford
Having completed this course, I feel that I have new eyes that view art in a completely different way than before. I now know that I previously viewed art on a purely surface level.
Read MoreFrampton-on-Severn, Gloucestershire
As someone who has spent many hours in galleries looking at paintings and wanting to have a deeper understanding of art and its history, this has been the perfect course for me.
It is a very well put-together package of modules, written by experts and each one a pleasure to read and to work through.
Read MoreWells, Somerset
A very enjoyable and instructive course - the modules are challenging but certainly give you much to think about, with suggestions for follow-up books, websites, museums, and galleries to visit.
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View the FAQsWe offer our course in 8 countries around the world.
View our other international locationsWith all our courses being 100% online, we are running as normal during the COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns.
Our staff are working remotely and tutor/student support is available as usual. We have also modified our learning requirements to allow all students to complete their assignments entirely from home, in isolation or lockdown situations.
We wish you the best of health and safety during this difficult time we are all facing.