Art History Course

The Art of Self-Portraiture:1. Jan van Eyck to Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

First in a series of four day schools

The 'selfie' might be a recent phenomenon but self-portraiture has a far longer - and more distinguished - history! During the fifteenth century it started to become a frequent and important subject.

Artists began to sign their works at this time so became increasingly conscious of their status and individuality. Some even appeared as 'staffage' in their compositions, often in the most surprising manner. We will have fun playing detective!

The invention of cheaper mirrors also, undoubtedly, had a part to play but we will discover secret reflections in shiny glass and metal surfaces.

The course will be richly illustrated with excellent quality digital slides.

Join me to explore the fascinating subject of 'Self-Portraiture' in Western Art.