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The Courtauld works to advance how we see and understand the visual arts, as an
internationally-renowned centre for the teaching, research of art history and a
major public gallery. Founded by collectors and philanthropists in the 1930s,
the organisation has been at the forefront of the study of art ever since,
through advanced research and conservation practice, innovative teaching, the
renowned collection and inspiring exhibitions of its gallery, and engaging and
accessible activities, education and events. The Courtauld cares for one of the
greatest art collections in the UK, sharing these works with the public at The
Courtauld Gallery in central London, as well as through loans and partnerships.
The Gallery is most famous for its iconic Impressionist and Post-Impressionist
masterpieces – such as Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Manet’s A
Bar at the Folies-Bergère. It showcases these alongside an internationally
renowned collection of works from the Renaissance through to the present day.
Academically, The Courtauld faculty is the largest community of art historians
and conservators in the UK, teaching and carrying out research on subjects from
creativity in late Antiquity to contemporary digital artforms – with an
increasingly global focus. An independent college of the University of London,
The Courtauld offers a range of degree programmes from BA to PhD in the History
of Art, curating and the conservation of easel and wall paintings. Its alumni
are leaders and innovators in the arts, culture and business worlds, helping to
shape the global agenda for the arts and creative industries. Founded on the
belief that everyone should have the opportunity to engage with art, The
Courtauld works to increase understanding of the role played by art throughout
history, in all societies and across all geographies – as well as being a
champion for the importance of art in the present day. This could be through
exhibitions offering a chance to look closely at world-famous works; accessible
and expert short courses; events bringing art history research to new audiences;
digital engagement, innovative school, family and community programmes; or
taking a formal qualification. The Courtauld’s ambition is to transform access
to art history education, by extending the horizons of what this is, and
ensuring as many people as possible can benefit from the tools to better
understand the visual world around us. After an ambitious three-year
transformation project, The Courtauld Gallery reopened in November 2021.
