History of Art | Surbiton High School
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History of Art

Nature in Art and Architecture
This short seven-week course is a whistle-stop whizz through one recurring theme of art history, Nature. Designed for both novices and the slightly more experienced, we will be exploring the dramatic landscapes of Turner, the politically fraught ‘Sunflower Seeds’ by Ai Weiwei and the twisting form of the infamous ‘Whistlejacket’, hanging in London’s National Gallery.
      1. Overview in 10 Objects NATURE
      2. Elements
      3. Landscape
      4. Animals
      5. Plants
      6. Mans relationship with Nature
      7. Architecture

 

Surbiton Spirit - Summer 2025

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