Antiquity has provided a standard by which all subsequent periods have tended to be judged. The Jenkins Venus was thought during the neoclassical period to be the embodiment of love and beauty, so fundamental to contemporary ideas of art appreciation.
3-day Courses
Three-day courses are offered by Christie’s Education to enable students to become completely immersed in a particular topic. The courses are taught by experts in their fields, providing you with an informative yet entertaining way to enhance your knowledge over three consecutive days - perfect if you live outside London.
An Introduction to Jewellery
29 November - 1 December 2010
Are you interested in jewellery but are not certain how styles progress and perhaps puzzled as to how to distinguish art nouveau from art deco? Maybe you would like to collect but don’t know where to start?
This course is aimed at anyone who would like to feel more confident in their appreciation of jewellery pieces. You will learn about the various influences on jewellery making including changing fashion in dress, the gold rushes of the 19th Century and the introduction to the gem setting trade of platinum at the turn of the 20th Century, as well as improvements in gem cutting and the South African diamond mines which contributed to increased popularity of this precious stone.
During the course you will visit the Christie’s salerooms during one of the largest Jewellery sales of the year to learn about what to consider when purchasing jewellery at auction. There will be something catering for everyone’s taste from the costliest of gems to the simplest of sentimental trinkets.
Exploring the Arts of China
16-18 February 2011
Interest in the arts of China has never been greater. This three-day programme will provide you with an introduction to Chinese art, particularly early art and archaeology, calligraphy and painting, and ceramics. You will look at the development of Chinese aesthetic principles in morning illustrated lectures, followed by exploring objects first-hand in the afternoons, enabling you to enhance your visual literacy and confidence in evaluating Chinese works of art.
London has some of the finest collections of Chinese art, with viewing sessions planned at the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and London galleries specialising in the arts of China. By the end of the course you will have developed not only an appreciation for one of the world’s greatest artistic traditions, but also a greater discernment of Chinese art in a variety of media. This programme is also a perfect platform for further studies in the Arts of China.
Bookings
To book your place you can download a booking form here and email it to us at education@christies.com. Alternatively you can book your place over the phone by calling +44 20 7665 4350.
3-day Courses
An Introduction to Jewellery
Course Dates
29 November - 1 December 2010
10.00am - 4.00pm
Course Fees
£450
Course Director
Gil Darby
Introduction to the Arts of China
Course Dates
16-18 February 2011
10.00am - 4.00pm
Course Fees
£450
