EUROPEAN HISTORY THROUGH ART AND AESTHETICS

Art remains a key avenue to understanding changes in our society and culture. In this course we will go on a philosophical exploration of western art history. With the aid of many examples, we will discuss the many different artistic movements and conceptual battles, and how they both influenced and were influenced by major historical events. Michael Couch has been teaching community education courses for over a decade. With an academic background in Philosophy, Classical Studies, Education and History, he recently completed his PhD in the History of Philosophy of Education in New Zealand. He enjoys learning new topics and incorporates passion and wry humour into all his lectures.