Practical Art History: Weird Bodies

This is a pay what you can event to support artists. Recordings of the classes are available on request to enjoy in your own time via a private video link.

Art History: Weird Bodies delves into the ways contemporary artists engage with the human form. From the expressive, boundary-pushing performances of live art to avant-garde practices that question and redefine how we perceive the body. The human body is both personal and public, often used to express vulnerability, challenge norms, and investigate identity, power, and societal constructs.

We’ll examine how artists, from performance art pioneers to present-day multidisciplinary creators, have used the body as a medium for radical expression, self-exploration, and social commentary. You’ll discover new ways to interpret the body for storytelling and emotional communication.

Art History: Weird Bodies features an illustrated lecture about the history of several prevalent artists, combined with a few practical art activities inspired by experimental body art to embed your understanding of techniques and methods. We cover modern and contemporary movements and artists to give you knowledge on their work and life. Please Note: sensitive themes and nudity may be shown and discussed during the lecture.

We welcome all abilities to join us for portfolio development, practice or fun! The live classes are also followed by an optional informal group discussion to share thoughts in a non-judgemental space.

If you can’t attend a class, recordings are available to view. These recordings are sent directly to your email following the class via a private YouTube video link.

You will need:
• A space to relax and listen to the art history lecture.
• A surface to create on (paper, an iPad, cardboard, etc).
• Your choice of painting or drawing materials (biro pen, pencil, oil pastels, paint etc).
• Internet to access Zoom ( https://zoom.us ).
• A drink and snacks optional!

TERM Art Classes have previously been commissioned by Vans x MoMA and have been recognised by The National Archives and Marsh awards. Now you can join the community of professional and budding artists at these relaxed and welcoming online Practical Art History classes from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in the world! TERM tutors are all artists and will guide you along the way with their background of degree and MA level education in Critical theory, History, Performance Art, Scenography, Fine Art and Art History, including studies at The Royal Drawing School, London.

Pay what you can for TERM Art Classes. All profits go towards paying our tutors and zoom fees so we can continue providing enjoyable art classes and supporting our staff.

TERM Practical Art History is streamed LIVE via Zoom on London UK Time. Coordinated and delivered by professional artists Klaire Doyle and Anna F C Smith based in England.

Find us on social media @termartclasses

Age: 16+.

No personal recordings are permitted during these classes.

These are non-refundable tickets.

One ticket purchase per participant, even if multiple participants are using the same computer screen.

Zoom info:

Please note that you will receive Zoom information via email (from termartclass@gmail.com) approx 45 minutes before the event when ticket sales end. Please check junk mail if this isn't in your inbox.

Using a mobile device - Download the Zoom app.

Using a PC / laptop - Use https://zoom.us/

Just before the class - Log into Zoom.us by entering the login info sent to your email (please check junk mail if this isn't in your inbox).