Explore Impressionism with Oxford
The Impressionists: Painting Modern Life
Oxford University short online course
Study when it suits you from anywhere in the world.
Explore the themes and creative techniques of Impressionism and analyse key artists within the context of their time. Discover the critical reactions to their art, the trans-national impact of Impressionism, and examine Post-Impressionism.
As well as artists such as Pissarro, Cézanne, Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir and Van Gogh, the course will also look at the impact of women artists such as Cassatt and Morisot.
This flexible online course has no live-time meetings – so you do not have to be online at any specific time to take the course.
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Take the course for credit
You can register to take this course for credit (CATS points), which means it can count towards a recognised qualification such as our Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education. This is a flexible, part-time route to an Oxford University qualification. Gain credit from short online courses, weekly classes, and the Oxford University Summer School for Adults.
Upcoming courses
- Fri 24 Oct 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
- 11:00am – 12:30pm
- Tue 04 Nov 2025 – Tue 02 Dec 2025
- 5 meetings
- 7:15 – 9:15pm
- Tue 02 Dec 2025
- 9:30am – 5:00pm
- Mon 12 Jan 2026 – 27 Mar 2026
- Wed 14 Jan 2026 – 25 Mar 2026
- 10 meetings
- 4:00 – 5:00pm
- Wed 14 Jan 2026 – 25 Mar 2026
- 10 meetings
- 6:30 – 7:30pm
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