The Courtauld: Van Gogh - Exploring Self
The Courtauld Institute of Art is a research-led, independent College of the University of London, with one of the world’s most prestigious programmes of art history, curating, and conservation. It is also a public gallery home to one of the greatest art collections in the UK, located in the magnificent historical setting of Somerset House.
Learning Offer
Van Gogh -Exploring Self
What is a self-portrait? How do artists reveal their identity through self-portraiture?
Join art historian Fran Herrick and artist Alex Blum to define what we mean by a ‘self-portrait’ through lively group discussion, art history research and practical drawing activities.
One of the most famous works in The Courtauld’s collection is Vincent van Gogh’s self-portrait, Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear (1889). The myth of the Van Gogh is linked as much to his extraordinary life as it is to his paintings. This workshop will allow both aspects to be explored.
Throughout the afternoon attendees will experiment with Vincent van Gogh’s sophisticated mark-making and create their own self-portrait.
Dates: Tuesday 18th February 2025, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Art Forms: KS5+ Art
Location: The Courtauld Institute of Art, Somerset House, Strand, London. WC2R 0RN
Cost: Free
Contact
Email: education@courtauld.ac.uk
