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Are you fascinated by the timeless beauty of oil paintings but unsure how they came to dominate the art world? Join this class to uncover the rich history of oil painting, from its mysterious early uses in the East to its explosion across Renaissance Europe and into the modern age. You’ll learn how advances in materials and technology from handmade pigments to the invention of the tin paint tube reshaped how artists worked.
Whether you're an artist, art lover, or history enthusiast, you’ll take home a deeper appreciation of art, not just from a visual perspective but through its material and historical evolution.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this oil painting history and art appreciation course, you should be able to:
- Describe the historical development of oil painting across different regions and periods
- Identify major artists and movements that contributed to the spread of oil painting
- Recognise specific oil painting techniques and their historical significance
- Discuss how technological and industrial changes impacted oil painting practices
- Analyse artworks with a deeper material and historical understanding
Course content
What will be covered in this Art History Course?
- Early uses of oil painting before the 15th century (Bamiyan caves, medieval painting manuals)
- The rise of oil painting in Northern Europe (Jan Van Eyck, Robert Campin)
- Antonello da Messina and the spread of oil painting to Italy
- Differences in oil painting approaches across Europe (Renaissance to Baroque)
- The impact of the Industrial Revolution on oil painting materials and techniques
Intended audience
Who is this Introduction to Art History: Oil Painting Course for?
This series is perfect for anyone with a passion for art, from complete beginners to those with intermediate knowledge who wish to broaden their understanding of art history.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon Street & Victoria Road)
Course materials
What to bring to class
- A notebook and pen for notes and observations.
- A willingness to explore and discuss art across the ages.
Additional Information
What to bring to class
- This is a theory-based, discussion-style course – no practical painting involved
- Great foundation for future study in art history or painting techniques
Course tutors
Dominique Millar
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