Stories of art: Module two: 1400–1500

Learn about European Renaissance painting from 1400 to 1500, including the art of Fra Angelico, Crivelli, van Eyck, and Piero della Francesca.

Stories of art
A modular introduction to art history using the Gallery’s collection to explore key themes and stories in art. This course is ideal for people with some existing knowledge of art history.

The National Gallery’s collection reveals many stories about art. Enrich your understanding of them by signing up for this modular course. Gallery experts including curators, conservators, educators, archivists, and scientists will share their knowledge with you; sessions are structured around key themes such as faith, artists’ materials, society, and stories.

The full course consists of six modules, although each module stands alone:

Module one: 1250–1400 (20 September – 25 October 2017).
Tutor: Siân Walters
Module two: 1400–1500 (15 November – 20 December 2017).
Tutor: Siân Walters
Module three: 1500–1600 (10 January – 4 February 2018).
Tutor: Richard Stemp
Module four: 1600–1700 (21 February – 28 March 2018).
Tutor: Linda Bolton
Module five: 1700–1800 (11 April – 16 May 2018). Tutor: Richard Stemp
Module six: 1800–1925 (starts 30 May – 4 July 2018). Tutor: Karly Allen.

Image: Piero della Francesca, The Baptism of Christ, 1450s. The National Gallery, London.