The last 50 years have produced some of the most exciting and powerful music, painting and sculpture in history, but to many people it remains an undiscovered world. This course aims to introduce participants to some of this era’s major composers including Luciano Berio, György Kurtág, Thomas Larcher, Kaija Saariaho and Caroline Shaw alongside artists

Art Deco was arguably the most distinctive and elegant of international, inter-war styles, one which embraced all forms of design, from the fine and decorative arts to fashion, film, photography, transport and product design. This course will explore new directions in fine art and painting, the rise of the machine aesthetic and interest in new

Greek myths have profoundly influenced Western thought and continue to shape our worldview even today. These myths are all around us, woven into culture, language, and art—often without our conscious awareness. In this course, we will explore why these ancient stories are much more than simple tales. Through their rich symbolic language, they reveal deep