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The Story of European Art at the V&A 1650 to 1930
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Ready to embark on a fascinating journey through the Story of European Art? Join us to discover across 3 momentous centuries of art, from the grandeur of 17th Century Baroque and Rococo right up to the birth of 20th century Modernism. In this 3-term course, you will join experts at the V&A to deep dive into the rich history of Art in Europe from 1650-1930. A period of significant social and political change, you'll discover a rapidly developing artistic landscape, and trace a path from the luxurious court of Louis XIV right through to the dappled impressionism of Monet's paintings and beyond. As well as curator and expert-led lectures, you’ll get exclusive access to gallery talks, object study sessions, artist demonstrations and more – all designed to enrich your learning experience with the V&A’s incredible collections for inspiration. Ready to find out more? Scroll down for a term-by-term overview. You can also find the detailed programme for term 1, Baroque to Rococo, here. This course runs on Thursdays across 3 x 10-week terms at V&A South Kensington, between Thursday 1 October 2026 and Thursday 1 July 2027. Plus, you'll get extra time to catch up with your lecture recordings and resources once each term ends. Curious what came before? This course is part of a 3-year course series taking you on a journey through European Art from 500 BCE right up to 1930. To see details on the full series, click 'download syllabus'. And why not check out The Story of European Art at the V&A 500 BCE to 1250 and The Story of European Art at the V&A 1250 to 1650! For more details on how our courses work, see V&A Academy FAQ This course is suitable for participants aged 18 and over.
