At her well attended lecture to Friends on Sunday 6 April, Hilary Kay mentioned her new Art Appreciation Course – soon to be launched in New Zealand – Diploma Course, study online, at home, in your own time, written by leading experts.

As there were not enough fliers for those interested, we are happy to include the details here for you to follow up.

Hilary brought together 12 passionate art specialists to create an introductory course, designed to provide students with a broad understanding of western art, its history and the world that surrounds it. The knowledge and enthusiasm of the authors will ensure the course to be fulfilling and enjoyable. This course can be the first steps towards a new career or an exciting hobby.

Course content:

Introduction to the History of Western Art By Prof. Stephen Farthing
The Renaissance By Andrew Graham-Dixon
The Seventeenth Century By Dr Sheila McTighe
The Eighteenth Century By Dr John Bonehill
The Nineteenth Century By Dr Carol Jacobi
The Impressionists and Beyond By Christopher Riopelle
Art Nouveau and Art Deco By Dr Paul Atterbury
Cubism, Surrealism and Abstraction By Prof David Cottington
Modern Art to 1979 By Susie Hodge
Contemporary Art from 1980 By Anna Moszynska
The Art Market By Jeremy Eckstein
British Art By Patrick Bade