The Courtauld: From Greek Columns to American Skyscrapers: An Introduction to Architecture

The Courtauld offers free Learning opportunities for schools, colleges and young people to explore the dynamic subject of art history and engage in lively discussion and creative activity. Our Learning Team also develops resources and professional development opportunities for teachers. Our aim is to stay true to founder Samuel Courtauld’s vision of ‘art for all’.

Learning Offer

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From Greek Columns to American Skyscrapers

Attend our From Greek Columns to American Skyscrapers: An Introduction to Architecture in-person workshop to explore these questions and develop a foundation of key architectural histories. Throughout the day we will uncover and learn about various styles of architecture, visit The Conway Library which contains almost 1 million photographs of world architecture, and consider how architecture is depicted in artworks by visiting The Courtauld’s Prints and Drawings collection.

Art Forms: KS5+ Art & Design, Art History

Cost: Free to all state schools

Dates: 28 October 2025, 10am - 3pm

Location

The Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 0RN

Contact

To take part visit https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/from-greek-columns-to-american-skyscrapers-an-introduction-to-architecture-in-person