Art history and art appreciation for beginners and advanced students - Amsterdam

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Art history and art appreciation for beginners and advanced students

From 36.63 £ /h

Art history and art appreciation

I will introduce you to the arts from the beginning of our civilization to contemporary art movements. In which establishing relationships between individual artists and social developments plays an important role.

We go to exhibitions where I teach you to look and analyze how the artist made his work and what he was doing and, if applicable, what he wanted to convey with his work.
The training in art appreciation is part of the lessons. What do you experience and recognize in the work of an artist and how does your interpretation fit into your cultural awareness. On request I will zoom in on specific artists.

We will also visit an artist in his studio and exchange ideas with him.

(not included are entrance fees to museums and transportation to and from)

I introduce you to the arts from the beginning of our civilization to contemporary art movements. Where establishing relationships between individual artists and social developments play an important role.

We go to exhibitions where I teach you to look and analyze how the artist made his work and what he was doing and if applicable wanted to convey something with his work.
The training in art reflection is part of the lessons. What do you experience and recognize in the work of an artist and how does your interpretation fit into your cultural awareness. On request I will zoom in on specific artists.

We will also visit an artist in his studio and exchange ideas with them.

(not included are entrance fees to museums and transportation to and from)

Location

Online from Netherlands

About Me

My teaching method is relaxed, flexible and I work systematically and structured. My mission is to deliver custom work and to assess my students well. I am curious about you and your learning questions.

I help you prepare for your CITO, but also for your final exams VMBO t / m VWO. Guide you through difficult assignments in your HBO / WO studies. I support you in doing research and writing your thesis and papers, if it should be not only informative but also legible. If you have bigger learning difficulties and can't figure it out? I like to take the time for you and help you achieve your goals.

Education

Amsterdam University of the Arts 2013
first-degree qualified teacher / postdoc

HRO University of applied sciences 1991, Rotterdam
Monumental design / art history

Experience / Qualifications

Intercultural communication, Combiwel / welfare foundation
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, independent graduation supervisor 2016 / present

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

Dutch

French

English

Skills

Art history

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Tue

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04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Scripting and writing is carried out in full

46.46 £ /h

Hello students,
Ik ben specialized in onderzoeksondersteuning en bij het schrijven. Please note that your customer will be able to do so. Ik ben bekwaam in het Engels en het Nederlands est mijn moedertaal. Ik kan elk onderwerp helpen beschrijven, behalve wetenschappen zoals wiskunde en natuurkunde. Ik heb ervaring met scripties en research papers voor onder andere medische / verpleegkundige / psychologische, sociologische bachelors en masters.

De onderzoekscyclus est mijn specialtyit, ik kan je kan je kan en erachter te komen welk soort onderzoek pertinent est en om de juiste middelen te bepalen die nodig zijn om uw voorstel te voltooien. We don't define the demographics of what we found in the proefschrift.

Laat het me weten als je advies nodig hebt over een van deze onderwerpen. Ik help je graag verder.

Hello students,
I specialize in research support and writing assistance. Preferably liberal arts and humanities. I am proficient in English and a native speaker of Dutch. I can tackle any subject except sciences like math/physics. I have experience with master's theses and research articles in medicine/nursing/sociology.

The research cycle is my specialty, I can help you determine what type of research is relevant and determine the appropriate resources needed to complete your proposal. In addition to defining your research demographics as well as the research thesis.

If you need advice on any of these topics, let me know. I am happy to help you.

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SPECIALISED
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BIOGRAPHY
Museum exhibitions include: ART ATHINA, Art Appel Gallery (Athens), the Belgrade - Adriatic Biennale - King Peter's House Gallery (Belgrade), The Russian Cultural Centre (Belgrade) & The City Art Gallery (Montenegro), The Royal Academy of Arts (London), Andrew Eldin Gallery (NYC), Laura Mars Gallery (Berlin), Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery (London), The Wapping Project (London), The Whitechapel Gallery (London), Williamson Art Gallery & Museum (Birkenhead), Kunsthal KaDe (Amsterdam), The Dutch Textile Museum (Tilberg), National Gallery (Prague), Art Platform & LA (Los Angeles).

RESUME
Professor of Photography, ACG, Deree College, IHP 2020 - Present
Professor of Digital Image, ACG, School of Fine and Performing Arts 2024 - Present

The American College of Greece, Deree College & SFPA, Imperial College London, Goldsmiths University of London, City University London, Sotheby’s Institute, Southbank University, University College for the Creative Arts (UCA), Somerset House Learning, Somerset House Public Programming, The Sorrell Foundation, Chisenhale Arts Place & Duff Miller Independent 6th Form.

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