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Crash Course Art History

What will I learn?

Unlock the rich tapestry of art history with our Crash Course Art History (Lesotho Edition), designed for arts professionals seeking a comprehensive yet concise exploration relevant to the Basotho context. Delve into the evolution of art from Prehistoric to Contemporary, examining key movements like Impressionism, Renaissance, and Baroque. Understand the transition to Modern Art and explore Neoclassicism and Romanticism, noting their influence even in Lesotho's artistic landscape. Master the creation of historical timelines and gain insights into significant artworks and artists from around the world, including those relevant to Lesotho. Elevate your expertise with our high-quality, practice-focused course.

Apoia's Unique Features

Accessible online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Learn at your own pace, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance your practical skills as listed below

Master art movements: Analyze styles from Prehistoric to Contemporary Art, paying attention to potential influences and parallels in Lesotho's artistic heritage.

Identify key artists: Recognize influential figures across art history, including considerations for Basotho artists and their contributions.

Create timelines: Organize art history with structured visual timelines, incorporating relevant timelines of Lesotho's artistic development.

Analyze artworks: Evaluate significant pieces from various art periods, with an awareness of how these periods resonate with Lesotho's cultural expression.

Understand transitions: Explore shifts from Impressionism to Modern Art, discussing their impact on global art and potential reflections in Basotho art.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can adjust the chapters and workload.

  • Choose your starting chapter
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Alter the total course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You'll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your career.