Art Appreciation: The Architecture of Christopher Wren and Nicholas Hawksmoor
Course details
Course code
Q00013788Course date
Number of classes
1 sessionsTimetable
Branch
Reading BranchTutor
Keith HastedFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Reading International Solidarity Centre35-39 London Street
Reading
RG1 4PS
Qualification name & awarding organisation
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
As the architecture of the Renaissance in Italy flourished, and led down divergent pathways to the works of Palladio and to the Baroque style, we will see how its influence was felt in England in the extraordinary achievements of Christopher Wren, and how his work led on to the "English Baroque" of John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor.
As the pre-eminent English architect of his time, we will examine how Wren developed his ideas, drawing on the publications of Renaissance architects, his visit to Paris in 1665, and the example of earlier English architecture – most notably the work of Inigo Jones in the reigns of James I and Charles I.
We will examine Wren’s work in building anew the City churches and St Paul’s cathedral, his projects for the universities of Oxford and Cambridge and his royal works including Hampton Court and Greenwich.
We will see how the career of Hawksmoor expanded from his role as the leading assistant to Wren to the production of extraordinary buildings in his own right. His projects included his intriguing church designs for London, and secular projects including those for the universities. We aim to explain will why much of this work is described as the “English Baroque”.
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