The group explores all aspects of art history, with members taking part in research and discussions, and giving presentations at each meeting. There is a wide definition of art history including painting, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, furniture and other decorative objects. This definition enables members to present on a topic of interest to them. However, there are themes to generate presentation ideas such as 'Cities and Towns', 'An Artist from the Swindon Museum & Art Gallery', 'Architecture and Art you came across on Holiday'. An email account is needed in order to get full benefit from the group in terms of communication, information and updates.
Autumn Term
15th September: 1) Mark 'Album Cover Art'. 2) Louise 'Claude Monet'.
29th September: 1) Jo 'Canterbury'. 2) Edwina 'Edward Lear'.
13th October: 1) Hilary 'War Artists'. 2) Martin 'Edward Wadsworth'.
27th October: Lesley Basu 'Battling the odds......'.
10th November: 1) Kim 'Gwen Johns'. 2) Eileen 'The Gilbert Scotts'.
24th November: 1) Pauline 'The Story of Global Christmas Cultures'. 2) Hilary 'Artists who took Refuge'.
8th December: Short talks on 'Winter Activities in Art History'.
Winter Term
5th January: 1) Sue Gray '1910 Art'. 2) Coffee & Cake.