1920s Modernism
6 April 2027
2:00-3:30pm
Online or Rewley House 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA
Event status:
Applications being accepted
Location:
Online or Rewley House 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA
Dates:
6 April 2027
Study Format:
Online - live
Fees:
From £15.00 to £18.00
It was during the 1920s that Modernism, as a distinct set of stylistic and theoretical values, became firmly established across European artistic culture. In this lecture we will explore both the appearance, and the rationale, of Modernism, as it came to dominate painting, sculpture, and in particular, architecture. We will ask how and why it was that ‘the past’ came to be so decisively and impetuously rejected by this new generation of artists and architects – and why it was that Modernism was so very slow to percolate across the Atlantic, to the USA?
Artists whose work will feature include Picasso, Braque, Matisse, Paul Nash, and Barbara Hepworth. Architects will include Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Walter Gropius.
The pioneering photography of Man Ray, and Alfred Stieglitz will also be examined.
How and when to watch
Each lecture will last approximately 1 hour, followed by questions.
Please join in good time before each lecture to ensure that you have no connection problems. We recommend joining 10-15 minutes before the start time.
Register for the whole series or individual lectures
You can register for this lecture by clicking 'Book now' on this page, or you can register for the whole series here.
Please note: enrolments for this lecture close on 1 April at 23:59. The complete series will close at 23:59 GMT on 25 March 2027.
Book this course
You can opt to attend this teaching event either online (via a livestream) or in person at Rewley House, Oxford. You will be given the option of how you wish to attend during the enrolment process. You can only pick one option. If your preferred attendance format is fully booked, you can email us to be put on the waiting list. For those who wish to attend online, please read the IT requirements below before enrolling.
IT requirements
We will be using Zoom for the livestreaming of this lecture series. If you’re attending online, you’ll be able to see and hear the speakers, and to submit questions via the Zoom interface. Joining instructions will be sent out prior to the start date. We recommend that you join the session at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start time – just as you might arrive a bit early at our lecture theatre for an in-person event.
Please note that this lecture series will not be recorded.
Fees
| Description | Costs |
|---|---|
| In-person event fee (includes tea/coffee and a pastry) | £18.00 |
| Virtual event fee | £15.00 |
Funding
If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit, or are a care-leaver in the UK, you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees. Please see the below link for full details:
Concessionary fees for short courses
Dr David Morgan – Tutor
David Morgan has taught art and architectural history for the Department since 2004. He has also taught courses for Birkbeck College, University of London, and for the WEA. His recent publications have centred upon the history of British visual satire.
Module code: O26P113ARL
Please use the ‘Book’ button on this page. Alternatively, please contact us to obtain an application form.
You can also register for the whole series for a discounted rate here.
You can opt to attend this teaching event either online (via a livestream) or in person at Rewley House, Oxford. You will be given the option of how you wish to attend during the enrolment process. You can only pick one option. If your preferred attendance format is fully booked, you can email us to be put on the waiting list. For those who wish to attend online, please read the IT requirements below before enrolling.
Image credit: Georges Braque, 1927, Still Life with Grapes and Clarinet. Photo by Harold Weston (Life time: 13 May 1882 – 31 August 1963) – Original publication: 1918Immediate source: APK, Public Domain, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75405527
