Weekly on Wednesdays, 10.30am–12.30pm

 

With Claire Chamberlain

2027 Term Dates

Term 1: 8 February - 18 April
Term 2: 26 April - 20 June
Term 3: 5 July - 12 September
Term 4: 4 October - 12 December

Introducing you to the world of art and its history

This course will examine the changing nature of the History of Art and how shifts in thinking have changed how art is examined. It will also look at works of art made by contemporary artists that engage with the legacies of the past in relation to today’s concerns.

The course will place art works in a context and look at changing ideas, but it will not be strictly chronological - neither will it be prescriptive. Works of art from a range of periods, places and points of view will be examined.

The course content will also respond to current national and international exhibitions, pivotal events and the interests of students. Comprising an evolving series of tutor-led discussions and selected gallery visits, Art History Now provides a relaxed and fun learning environment and there are no formal assessments.

*Please note, the listed course fee includes an online transaction surcharge. To avoid the surcharge, payment can be made via bank transfer, in which case the fee is $1400.00. See here for details.

About the tutor

Claire Chamberlain (MA Art History with First Class Honours, PGDipEd) has taught for Te Tuhi’s Art Today programme since 2018. Prior to this, she was a secondary teacher of Art History for over 20 years. Over this period, she published Art History texts, led international tours and was President of the New Zealand Art History Teachers’ Association. She has been joint head of Patrons of New Zealand at the Venice Biennale since 2022 and has been a patron herself since 2017. She has led art tours to the Venice Biennale, Northern Italy, London, Paris and other international art centres in conjunction with an art travel specialist, and she will lead another one in 2027. This experience assures Claire's understanding of global art contexts which informs her teaching at Te Tuhi. A keen supporter of Aotearoa arts and artists, Claire is passionate about communicating her love of art and art history in an accessible and enjoyable way.

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See also Art Today with Claire Chamberlain.

See also Art Today Perpetuals.