The Bloomsbury Group: art & design

About this course

The course places the Bloomsbury Group’s artistic achievements in the context of early twentieth-century Britain. It covers Roger Fry’s Post-Impressionist exhibitions, the Omega Workshops, Charleston, and the painting and design work of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, including their engagement with abstraction. Slide presentations and group discussions are used to examine the group’s origins, important works, social networks, art criticism and role in organisations such as the Contemporary Art Society and the London Artists’ Association.

What you'll learn

• Explain how the Bloomsbury Group was formed.
• Discuss the work of key figures including Vanessa Bell, Roger Fry and Duncan Grant, with reference to specific artworks.
• Identify examples of how the group’s social networks influenced the British art world of its period.

Is this course right for you?

The course is described as suitable for learners at all levels. Participants should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, handouts and health and safety information. Teaching includes group discussions, so learners should be prepared to take part in this format.

Before you go

• Supplementary course documents are shared through Google Classroom, which learners should be willing to access.
• Required documents are provided in print; no additional items are required.