The capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is a lively city with a rich cultural heritage. This Neighbourhood Workshop with Dr Angie Smith will begin with an historical survey of Barcelona in which we trace its origins in Roman times when it was known as Barcino through to the present. This will provide the framework for the talks that follow on the art and architecture of Barcelona. We will consider the city's influence on painters including Ramon Casas, Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso. We will also examine in detail the architectural movement known as Catalan Modernism, and the life and work of its best known exponent, Antoni Gaudi.
Nestled in the Somerset countryside with a meandering river, tranquil lake and 14-acres of glorious gardens, our home for the course is the truly stunning Haselbury Mill. Steeped in history with a timeless charm, throughout your stay you’ll enjoy delicious food, beautiful accommodation and the very warmest of welcomes.
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Angie has a first class honours degree in Art History and a Phd in Cultural History from the Warburg Institute (London University). She is an experienced lecturer; she taught for more than a decade in higher education and is an accredited lecturer for the Arts Society. Angie has published many articles and a number of books including A Timeline of Art History and most recently, a volume for the Oxford Historical Society on the building accounts of Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
Click here to find out more about Angie Smith and find out more about her upcoming courses
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Haselbury Mill is nestled in the Somerset countryside with a meandering river, tranquil lake and 14-acres of glorious gardens. With three historically listed buildings and their Magnificent Tithe barn, it is truly a location steeped in history with a timeless charm.
Most bedrooms are wheelchair accessible, but please do let us know when booking if you do require an accessible room to ensure we make your stay as comfortable as possible.
There is plenty of free parking on site.
The postcode is TA18 7NY
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Pen & paper if you wish to take notes, and an open mind!
