Print History of Art - Portrait Miniatures
C03173
Portrait miniatures are some of the most exquisite and beguiling likenesses ever produced. Their tiny scale and painstaking creation give them an intricacy, intimacy, and sense of intrigue. These often reflect the circumstances in which they were gifted to their new owners by the person commissioning them, and both the images and their wider contexts repay our close study on this course.
Course Content
You will be taught with lecture and discussion, accompanied by images in slides and in museums spaces. We cover the development of the portrait miniature from its inception in the early 16th century to Victorian times. We explore the different techniques used for making miniatures, and the ways in which they were framed and presented. We will discuss the functions of the portrait miniature throughout history and the different ways in which they were consumed (used) by their owners.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
This course is suitable for all levels. You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions.
Assessment Methods
Question and answer sessions in class, and a quiz at the end. No formal assessment.
Further Study Options
There are suggestions for further study given in the handouts each week.
