Centre for Open Learning: Discovering Decorative Arts | National Museums Scotland
About Centre for Open Learning: Discovering Decorative Arts
The University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Open Learning invites you to take your learning beyond the classroom.
Explore where beauty, function and meaning intersect in this course exploring the decorative arts collections of the National Museum of Scotland.
You will study the historical development of finely crafted objects. Consider how these objects reflect the cultures, values and ideas of the societies that produced them, as well as their influence on modern artistic practice.
Examine artists’ sources, ideas and inspirations across a wide range of materials, including clay, glass, metalwork and furniture from around the world and throughout history.
The course also explores how belief systems, industry, trade and technology have shaped decorative art.
This course is led by Karen A Clulow BA MA FSA Scot.
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Centre for Open Learning
The University of Edinburgh Short Courses are presented by the
Centre for Open Learning
. Full information is available on the booking link above, or you can contact the Centre for Open Learning on 0131 650 4400 or
COL@ed.ac.uk
No prior knowledge is required. Find out more about
Short Courses at the University of Edinburgh
Venue
Various galleries
Price
Adult
£195
Register on the
University of Edinburgh website
Duration
10 sessions of 2 hours
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