Short courses

Summary

The 17th century is regarded as the golden age of Dutch painting. The Dutch succeeded in establishing a Republic, independent of Hapsburg rule. The Dutch economy boomed and the art market flourished. New categories of painting developed, celebrating Dutch pride and achievement and reflecting the ideas and concerns of contemporary society. The artists who produced them were as varied in styles as the subjects they painted. This course will assess the remarkable and influential contribution to European painting made by masters such as Rembrandt, Hals, Vermeer, Ruisdael and others, in the historical context of the new Dutch Republic.  

Areas you'll explore include: 

• A focussed analysis of Dutch 17th century painting.  

• What were the stylistic and cultural components of Dutch 17th century painting, examining the development of artistic categories, such as portraiture, flower-pieces and still life painting.  

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to: 

• Articulate, verbally and in writing, a comprehensive knowledge of Dutch 17th century painting and its contribution to European art. 

• Critically analyse 17th century Dutch painting, in terms of its imagery, function, methods of production and stylistic and cultural components. 

• Identify and evaluate art historical approaches to, and interpretations of, individual Dutch 17th century works of art. 

Below are several follow-on courses you might be interested in. 

El Greco to Goya: Spanish painting in focus. ADED11611 

Van Eyck to Van Dyck: Flemish artists in focus. ADED11610