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Course description
Grow your visual analysis skills as you learn how to describe and learn from public sculpture artworks at the University of York.
Dive into art history through an exploration of public sculpturePublic sculpture is everywhere – in our parks, squares and city centres, as well as galleries and museums.
On this course, you’ll explore material, conceptual and theoretical questions around 20th-century sculpture.
Using University of York campus examples, you’ll interrogate the notion of ‘modern’ sculpture and address issues like art conservation and the role of the institution in purchasing new artworks.
You’ll explore Yorkshire’s rich history as the epicentre of contemporary sculpture, including sculpture galleries like the Henry Moore Institute and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
What topics will you cover?- Sculpture in the Built Environment
- Modern Sculpture: Histories, Ideas & Theories
- Twentieth-century Art in Yorkshire
- The Challenges of the New
Entry requirements
This course will be of interest to anyone who visits museums and galleries or who is interested in culture, conservation, and heritage subjects.
The course will also be helpful for those considering further study in art history, particularly A-Level students.
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