Livestream COURSE
7 weeks
Zoom webinars
This NEW online ART HISTORY course is designed to give you a basic understanding of the Latin American art scene during the first half of the 20th century. In it, you will learn about the most significant artists of the region, focusing primarily on female artists whose contributions have been vastly underrated. Our promise is that by the end of the course, not only will you begin to master an understanding of the art of the region, but you will also have fallen IN LOVE with incredible artists you may not have heard of or appreciated before!
About the course
7 weeks
15 students max
£180
What will you learn?
Life and work of over 50 artists from Latin America
Historical context of their creative practice
How they shaped the art scene of the region and their unique way of comprehending the world
Their dialogue with artists and movements of the avant gardes in Europe and the United States
Their legacy and importance for contemporary art
Each class lasts 1.5-2h
These lessons are meant to be experienced live to appreciate the full value of the course. You will be able to ask questions directly to the tutor, learn how to interpret your favourite paintings and interact with your fellow students.
Certificate
If you attend all classes you will receive a certificate of attendance for the course.
All levels welcome
You don't need to have a master's in art history or know every museum in the world to fully appreciate this class. Our classes are meant to be enjoyed by anyone interested in the subject. Everyone is welcome!
What our students have to say
I really liked this class. Although I already knew something about these artists and the Brazilian modernism movement of the group of five, I found it very interesting to delve into the social significance it had in the historical context. Very interesting how it is born from the critique of European, 'modern' rationality, something that I am used to entering from perspectives of critical social theories and the politics of knowledge, but never from art. Super interesting!
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Naiara Uzurrunzaga
"I really liked learning that these artists focused on their own Latin American history to learn while travelling and looking for their own history without focusing purely on the European art scene. Most of all, I learned that there is a lot to learn from our Latin American history."
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Sofia Clausse
Thank you so much for this evening´s session and last week´s too. Erudite, and intellectually stimulating, the content is both inspiring and accessible and the suggested readings have opened up a whole new area of study for us to dive into. Really, really enjoying it!
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Irene Fanning
“I remember that when I first heard about the Antropofagia movement, I was so confused. It didn't make sense to me. But seeing this lecture of Amaral and the movement after years of not thinking about that movement allowed me to comprehend it much better.” -
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Alexandra Kader
I really loved the course. I am especially grateful for the extensive reading material, Daniela's critical perspective and attentive listening.
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Vanessa Freitag
Unlike other online courses, Amalgama offers a hands-on formative experience that significantly helps process information about a very complex subject. Its exceptional format gives a voice to all students, stimulating debate and reflection. Daniela's open-mindedness and dedication definitely facilitate the engagement of the class participants and leave in them a desire to keep investigating the subjects discussed
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Rosita Mariella
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have any prior knowledge of art history to do this course?
No, all our lessons have been designed for anyone interested in art. Everyone is welcome!
When will the lessons be available?
The course starts in September. You can choose to attend live or listen to the recordings. The recordings will be available from October 2024
I have paid for the course what happens now?
You will receive an email with all the details to access the course. You will receive as well a reading material that although not mandatory to enjoy the course it will help you enrich your learning experience.
What happens if I start the course after class 1 has finished?
No problem! You will receive the recordings of the class from October 2024
Will I receive a certificate at the end of the course?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.
Is this course available in Spanish?
Simply change the language of the website to access the course in Spanish
About the tutor
Daniela Galan is the founder and director of Amalgama. She is a registered lecturer at the Arts Society in the United Kingdom and has over 17 years of research in art history and philosophy. She has focused her investigation on artists from Latin America, especially female artists whose work remains underrepresented within the art industry. This was the founding purpose of Amalgama, which led her to curate numerous exhibitions, forums and publications since its inception in 2018.
