Lecture 1
We begin with Tate Britain and an introduction to the founding of the
collection and the architecture of the building, followed by an exploration the
works. Tate Britain houses art by British artists, and artists who have worked
in Britain. It covers the period from the 1500s to the present day. We will see
early portraits painted on wood panels, landscapes, Victorian moralistic works
through to 20 th century abstracts, installations, and conceptual art.
Lecture 2
Along the river is the cathedral of international twentieth and twenty first
century modern art, Tate Modern which originally opened in 2000 after the
conversion of the disused Bankside power station. We will see how the
massive redundant industrial building was transformed with sleek new
architecture and its engagement with the local environment. In June 2016
Tate Modern opened its doors to the stunning new Blavatnik Building
immediately setting the new gold standard for museum design. Ian will take
us through the highlights of the sometimes challenging, always thought-
provoking collection.
The cost of the day, including coffee and biscuits at the break will be £25 per
person.