Holding up a mirror - William HogarthPolitical Knife Grinders - Gillray and CruickshankThe Obscenity of Power - Thomas RowlandsonPunching Beyond their weight - Mr Punch and the Class DividePolitical Gadflies - David Low and Steve Bell15th April, 22nd April, 29th April, 6th May, 20th May
Holding up a mirror - William HogarthPolitical Knife Grinders - Gillray and CruickshankThe Obscenity of Power - Thomas RowlandsonPunching Beyond their weight - Mr Punch and the Class DividePolitical Gadflies - David Low and Steve Bell15th April, 22nd April, 29th April, 6th May, 20th May
This course will look at the story of American art from the early years of WWII until the boom in American art in the 1980s. Movements such as Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art will be discussed, as well as sessions on photography and the work of Feminist and African-American artists.This...
This course will look at the story of American art from the early years of WWII until the boom in American art in the 1980s. Movements such as Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art will be discussed, as well as sessions on photography and the work of Feminist and African-American artists.This is a ten week course, there will be no class...
This course examines the role and impact of film from the silent era to the present. We look at approaches to the historical study of film and make comparisons across several countries, genres and periods. We place the films in historical context and assess the production, style, content and reception."Over...
This course examines the role and impact of film from the silent era to the present. We look at approaches to the historical study of film and make comparisons across several countries, genres and periods. We place the films in historical context and assess the production, style, content and reception."Over the years, I have dipped in and out of various...
The final part of the history of Turkey explores the last 650 years from the early Ottoman rulers down to the present story of the Turkish Republic. From small beginnings the Ottomans would go on to create a huge empire, capturing Constantinople in 1453 and swathes of eastern Europe. Three...
The final part of the history of Turkey explores the last 650 years from the early Ottoman rulers down to the present story of the Turkish Republic. From small beginnings the Ottomans would go on to create a huge empire, capturing Constantinople in 1453 and swathes of eastern Europe. Three times in the 16th and 17th centuries they reached the...
Looking at Italian art and history from pre-Roman times until the present day might sound a daunting task, so rich is the evidence at our disposal. But this does not have to be the case! This course will be a pleasant and fascinating journey roughly divided into three sections (one...
Looking at Italian art and history from pre-Roman times until the present day might sound a daunting task, so rich is the evidence at our disposal. But this does not have to be the case! This course will be a pleasant and fascinating journey roughly divided into three sections (one per term): from antiquity to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance...
VIENNA 1913 – double sessionAs the centre of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna epitomised tradition, prosperity andhigh culture. Eminent figures in a range of professions flocked to the city to further their careers. But in 1913 fissures were opening up beneath the glossy veneer. Vienna was, in fact, a cauldron of revolutionary politics,...
VIENNA 1913 – double sessionAs the centre of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna epitomised tradition, prosperity andhigh culture. Eminent figures in a range of professions flocked to the city to further their careers. But in 1913 fissures were opening up beneath the glossy veneer. Vienna was, in fact, a cauldron of revolutionary politics, radical art and shocking new music. To cap it all...
This course offers an accessible examination of the Arab-Israeli conflict, tracing its historical roots from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. Beginning in the Ottoman period, we will explore the emergence of modern Zionism, patterns of Jewish immigration, and land acquisition strategies in Palestine, as well as the responses...
This course offers an accessible examination of the Arab-Israeli conflict, tracing its historical roots from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. Beginning in the Ottoman period, we will explore the emergence of modern Zionism, patterns of Jewish immigration, and land acquisition strategies in Palestine, as well as the responses and organizational structures developed by the Arab population. The course...
What time is it - and how do you know? Keeping track of time is no easy matter with a year made up of approximately 365.25 days and a month of about 29.5 days. Do you rely on the moon or the sun or a combination of the two? This...
What time is it - and how do you know? Keeping track of time is no easy matter with a year made up of approximately 365.25 days and a month of about 29.5 days. Do you rely on the moon or the sun or a combination of the two? This course will examine how people have sought to mark the...
VIKING!! This is one of the most iconic descriptors in historical studies. Our stereotypical notion of the men from the Scandinavian countries is of huge, muscled, blonde warriors, eternally fighting, raiding and stealing anything from people to luxury goods and land. Whilst there might be elements of truth in this, it...
VIKING!! This is one of the most iconic descriptors in historical studies. Our stereotypical notion of the men from the Scandinavian countries is of huge, muscled, blonde warriors, eternally fighting, raiding and stealing anything from people to luxury goods and land. Whilst there might be elements of truth in this, it is essentially very far from the whole story. Over three terms,...
