Course Objectives

• This course is designed as an introduction to the arts in Britain.
• The course should serve to widen specialist's knowledge, and to provide non-specialists with an overview.
• The course should cover core elements on such subjects as funding, institutions, accessibility, and value of British Arts.

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Course Comments

"I found Caroline to be a wonderful and entertaining professor. Helpful, inquisitive and brilliant. I learned so much about the art of London." Hadley Beier-Green, Fall 2009

"I think this course is truly Caroline's element, and although 'modern art' is not my favourite genre, I learned - and enjoyed learning - much more than I thought I could." Caitlin Fairfield, Fall 2009

“This class helped me look at art from a British perspective. I also learned how to analyze and critique modern art. Field trips enabled me to see the works I studied both here and in the states firsthand!” Danielle Isaacs, Spring 2008

“This was an excellent course. The field trips were fun, educational, and add to the course agenda. I had a great time and learned a lot about London and the London art scene.” Claire Tibbs, Fall 2008

“I really enjoyed this class. The trips to museums were really interesting. Prof. Donnellan knew a lot about the subject and treated her students fairly and with respect.” Anon., Fall 2008

Faculty Information

Caroline Donnellan holds a BA, MA & MPhil upgrade in History of Art from University College London. Caroline is also presently teaching at University College London and Birkbeck, Faculty of Continuing Education. She has also worked as a Researcher and Freelance Lecturer for The National Gallery, The Royal Academy of Arts and The Wallace Collection. She has published articles on 'Patrons and Propaganda' in Prints and Propaganda: The German Reformation (1999) and 'Hoogstraten's House' in Object, 5 (2002). Her main areas of academic interest include Northern European art, British art, architecture and urban studies.

Course Syllabus and Materials

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Hyperlinked readings: 

Bonne, H. (2009) Wild thing : Epstein, Gaudier-Brzeka, Gill.  Royal Academy of Arts.  Available at: http://static.royalacademy.org.uk/files/wild-thing-education-guide-for-website-565.pdf.

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