Art History Courses and Certifications

Helen Langdon's ‘Caravaggio’

7 ratings at OpenLearn

Accounts of Caravaggio's life are filled with suggestions of murder and intrigue. But does knowing more about this dark artist's experiences help us to interpret his art? Or does understanding his ...

• OpenLearn
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Goya

3 ratings at OpenLearn

What influenced Goya? Did Napoleon's invasion of Spain alter the course of Goya's career? This free course will guide you through the works of Goya and the influences of the times in which he lived...

• OpenLearn
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Napoleonic paintings

4 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, Napoleonic paintings, we will examine a range of Napoleonic imagery by David, Gros and a number of other artists, beginning with comparatively simple single-figure portraits ...

• OpenLearn
• 16 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

CrashCourse

Film History

2 reviews

In 16 episodes, Craig Benzine will teach you about film history! This course is based on an introductory college level curriculum, with A History of Narrative Film by David A. Cook as its reference text.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Dave's Art History Classes

Prehistoric Art

2 reviews

Explore the origins of art in Dave's Art History Classes' online program. Dive into prehistoric times, study cave paintings, and understand early art forms in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Dave's Art History Classes

The Language of Art

1 review

Explore the language of art with Dave's Art History Classes. Learn about representational, mythological, abstract, and non-objective art in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Dave's Art History Classes

Vincent van Gogh

1 review

Explore Vincent van Gogh's life, art, and letters in less than an hour with Dave's Art History Classes. Dive into his family tree, famous works, and personal history.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Modern Sculpture: An Introduction to Art History

208 ratings at FutureLearn

Grow your visual analysis skills as you learn how to describe and learn from public sculpture artworks at the University of York.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

METUopencouseware

History of Art and Architecture I

Explore the history of art and architecture with METUopencourseware. This 24-hour program offers weekly lectures for a comprehensive understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 day
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TED-Ed

Inventions That Shaped History

Explore the fascinating history behind everyday inventions with TED-Ed. This 3-4 hour program delves into the origins of items like the treadmill, Teflon, the Band-Aid, and more.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Wondrium

What Led to Post-Impressionism - Post-Impressionism: The Beginnings of Modern Art

Explore the revolutionary impact of Post-Impressionism in art history with Wondrium's short, engaging video. Learn about its origins, key figures, and influence on modern art.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Dave's Art History Classes

Ancient Architecture

Explore ancient architecture with Dave's Art History Classes. Learn about prehistoric structures, Greek orders, arch construction, and more in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Dave's Art History Classes

Pattern & Texture

Explore pattern and texture in art with Dave's Art History Classes. Learn about illuminated manuscripts, marble, visual texture, and more in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Dave's Art History Classes

Roman Art

Explore Roman Art in under an hour with Dave's Art History Classes, covering topics from Augustus to Constantine.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Dave's Art History Classes

Pablo Picasso

Explore Picasso's life, art, and influences in less than an hour with Dave's Art History Classes. Dive into Cubism, early drawings, and world war impacts.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course