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Modern Art History Session Information

Three people are looking at a piece of art within a glass museum case.

Let’s talk about modern art. How is it made, and why? How do we understand it? This session delves into art history, how art movements influenced each other and how some of the greatest artists started. Learn how to read modern art using your observation skills, critique it and see how you feel about it afterwards. 

These sessions can be taught:

  • as a one-hour outreach session in your school
  • as a one-hour online session

The content of these sessions does vary, but we try to keep them as similar as possible.

Outreach Session at School

Need to know:

  • An outreach session is one hour in length. 
  • We will arrive at school approximately 15 minutes before the agreed start time.
  • Outreach sessions are free to KS3 students. 

Online Session 

Need to know: 

  • An online session is one hour in length.  
  • Session times are 9.30am – 10.30am; 11am - 12noon and 1.30pm – 2.30pm, but we can accommodate slightly different timings. Please ask at the point of booking if this is something that would be helpful for you.  
  • You will need to book a short test call with us to check that you can see and hear us on the whiteboard in your classroom. These are available at 3.30pm, 3.45pm and 4pm. 
  • We ask you to book separate sessions for each of your classes so we can keep them as interactive as possible. 
  • Secondary sessions are free for KS3 students. 

 

If you’re interested in our art sessions, why not check out Arts Award?

Session costs

Activity Cost
On-site session Free
Outreach session (in your school) £20 fuel charge
Assembly (30 minutes) £35
Online one hour session £35 per class
Online two hour session £45 per class
Widening Participation Free
Research and Library Skills Free

Book with us

The Learning and Engagement team offer hybrid, interactive taught programmes and events for schools, community groups, families and lifelong learners through Collections Outreach.

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Booking form

Fill out our form to book a session with us. If you wish to discuss any details of your session with us, please feel free to get in touch via email or telephone.
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