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History of Art (AQA)

Is modern art an enormous confidence trick? Why is the Renaissance regarded as so important?

Studying the history of Art will not instantly answer these questions, but it will enable you to discuss difficult cultural issues lucidly, coherently and with authority: precisely the qualities demanded by university courses in all the humanities. Our approach encourages these skills by emphasising the value of group discussions and the pupils' own reading and thought.

This course will interest pupils who enjoy art and history, and who have some knowledge of the Classical world. It is designed to encourage pupils to look at works of art and to provide background knowledge of the history of art from earliest times to the present day.

AS Module 1
An introduction to the history of painting, sculpture, architecture and design from 1400 to the present day.

AS Module 2
The Birth and Rebirth of Western Art

The western tradition from Greek and Roman times to the High Renaissance (c.1527).

AS Module 3
Art of the Modern World

Modern art, architecture and design from c.1850 until 1990.

A2 Module 4
Centre-Assessed Project of about 3000 words

A2 Module 5
Art and Architecture in early Renaissance Florence

A2 Module 6
The Impressionist period

Careers and Higher Education

History of Art is a respected subject which combines well with most other subjects. The discipline provides a good basis for further study in many fields including media, conservation, restoration, museum work and the fine arts and antiques world.

Brian Whitten, HoD