Archaeology, History & History of Art

Fifty Years Of American Art 1940 1990

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Course synopsis

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 on Friday 15 May or half term week, Friday 29 May 2026

Book your place

Time/PlacePriceSessionsQuantity
Summer 2025/2026
Starts week commencing 13 Apr 2026
Fridays, 13:30 - 15:30
£16610

Note: places on courses and events are only reserved once purchased.

About the teacher

Ian Irvine

As a practising artist, I think I approach teaching art history not from an academic standpoint, but to tell stories and anecdotes, and...

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