Testimonials

“I found the series thrilling in its inventiveness. Clearly art can’t be divorced from social context but Andrew Spira’s judicious choice of images and commentary created for me a wholly […]

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“Anyone who is interested in art history, culture, literature and architecture will be bowled over by the range and content of the courses planned by Mary Bromley and delivered by […]

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“It’s good to see that you are keeping ahead of things. I think it sends a very positive sign that there’s some normality in the country and that business owners […]

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“This has been a hugely enjoyable series. Leslie’s breadth of knowledge is amazing but it is lightly worn and he shares it with modesty and an original wry humour.” […]

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“I have just completed Nicole’s online course on the Art of Venice. It was truly fascinating, extremely well put together and I really appreciated the linear style which has helped […]

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“Sadly, I have just finished your last lecture on the Art of Venice. It is difficult to truly express how much I enjoyed being transported to the Venetian lagoon each […]

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“Fabulously insightful to the artists and their lives. Wonderfully articulated. Nicole gives Vasari a run for his money.” […]

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“Marie-Anne Mancio’s Print and Print-Making course was excellent. Give any topic to Marie Anne and she seems to be able to bring it to life! A subject as dry as […]

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“A captivating study of the art world through the prism of colour. You have given me a new dimension to appreciating art” […]

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“Outstanding lecturer with a rich knowledge, excellent slides and well delivered. Superior to any lectures on my degree courses.” […]

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“Exceptional courses and lecturers.” […]

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“I love the series of lectures on offer so far. I think the organiser has taken a lot of thought and attention in selecting the topics, certainly the lectures I […]

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“A revelatory, microscopic look at some of the world’s most iconic art works, providing insights as to the artist’s intent. Outstanding! Your best course yet, Leslie.” […]

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“How do you do it? Just when I think the series just ended is the best yet, along comes another which is even better. This has been a marvellous mix […]

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“Please thank Marie Anne for her amazing series on the Cote D’Azur. It was like a ‘Through the Letterbox’ look at the lives and loves of some of the most […]

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“Interesting, challenging and well run” […]

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“Thank you for making my week so much more interesting and fulfilling. I am SO enjoying the course and already look forward to next term” […]

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“A series and speaker of Olympian quality. I had never previously appreciated the immediacy and richness of a lecture in which the speaker did not refer to notes. Confiding rather […]

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“I’d like to congratulate on another successful year’s lecture series especially given the background of the Coronavirus pandemic. I for one have truly appreciated the switch from physical to digital […]

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“I do not think The Course could be improved. The organization, lecturers and venue are all first class” […]

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“Thank you so much for enabling these lectures to happen on line. Not quite the same as being there but nevertheless still wonderful. I have enjoyed every minute of them […]

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“Very insightful course, thought provoking. Loved looking at how different cultures handle same/similar materials.” […]

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“I really love my mornings at The Course and am so grateful you let me dip in and out if I am around. The different topics you cover are extraordinary […]

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“Absolutely fascinating approach, which I have never seen before” […]

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“An exceptionally well-structured course with excellent slides that facilitated side-by-side comparisons. Very thought-provoking.” […]

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