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Thinking about an online course? Join V&A Academy lecturer Clare Ford Wille for a captivating, free lecture with live Q&A and delve into the symbolism of colour in art, all while you get to know the V&A Academy online platform…
Enjoy learning how colour directs the viewers gaze and how it can help to identify religious figures in Renaissance art such as the Virgin Mary or Judas. Highlights from the V&A's collection will include frescos, the Raphael tapestry cartoons and impressive altarpieces that are currently on display.
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Read moreClare Ford-Wille is an independent lecturer. Previously associate lecturer at Birkbeck College, University of London she also lectures regularly for many other institutions including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Wallace Collection, the National Trust, and the NACF as well as leading groups to places of art historical in Europe.
Speakers are excellent and instil a love and understanding of the objects they cover. For me it's brilliant that this is available online as I couldn't get to London! V&A Academy Online Student
With V&A Academy Online, you can learn from our world-class experts wherever, whenever. Watch lectures live or view the recording later in your own time. You can choose between our 12 week courses with more than 40 hours or 6 week courses with 12 hours of lectures. To help consolidate your learning you are able to download lecture notes, copies of the presentations, and additional study materials from our secure Microsoft Teams learning environment. We encourage you to join in the conversation and share your perspective with fellow students and support each other with further enquiries outside of class time. With lecture recordings and study materials available for up to 12 weeks after the course ends, you can learn at your own pace, so you'll never miss a minute.
V&A Academy Online courses are built using the latest Microsoft software. Tune in to expert lectures live, or catch up later on demand. Download handouts and presentations. Join the discussion in a secure, closed class environment, wherever you are.
19 September 2023
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Become a member and enjoy free access to exhibitions, previews, priority booking, freshly curated content and much more.