This course is designed to take students on a virtual tour of the most famous galleries in the British Museum, whilst discovering hidden and overlooked artworks.
What artwork can be found in the British Museum? Students on this course will have the opportunity to find out in detail, whilst developing their knowledge of art history. This course is designed to take students on a virtual tour of the most famous galleries in the British Museum, as well as discovering hidden and overlooked artworks. The programme will discuss the content in galleries such as the Parthenon Marbles, the Egyptian galleries and famous artworks from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Students will, therefore, engage with a wide variety of historical artwork and discover the hidden meanings behind them. Students will develop their skills on analysis of artworks, knowledge of the historical and social context, and how these artefacts relate to developments in art history today.
Course Content
10 LESSONS
10 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Introduction to the British Museum: History and Architecture
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Egypt
60 minutes
Lesson 3
The Parthenon Marbles
60 minutes
Lesson 4
A Focus on Drawings and Prints
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Famous Artefacts
60 minutes
Lesson 6
The Temple of Apollo at Bassae
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Interesting Objects From Around the Globe
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Notable Paintings and Drawings
60 minutes
Lesson 9
Collecting the World
60 minutes
Lesson 10
Debate: Should the Artefacts in the British Museum Be Returned to Their Countries of Origin?
