ANITA CHOWDRY
ART & EDUCATION
CREATIVE & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
CITYLIT ART HISTORY COURSES
Spring and Summer Terms
January - July 2025
CityLit Adult Education Institute in London
1-10 Keeley Street
London WC2B 4BA
One of the oldest adult education institutions based in Central London, the CityLit has a venerable history of offering comprehensive, affordable and democratic education to all comers, regardless of age or background.
The course fees are subsidised with government funding, and additional concessions are available to those eligible.
COMING UP SOON
We still have a range of available short courses, study days, and gallery visits to whet your appetite!
Some courses and study-days are held in class at the Citylit in Holborn, others are out-and-about at major Museums and Institutions, and some are online, so you can study in the comfort of your home.
All come with fabulously prepared original study materials and handouts.
Designs of India at the V&A
Sunday 16th February 2025, 11.00 - 13.00 GMT
Full fee: £29.00, Seniors: £23.00, Concessions: £19.00
Enjoy a two-hour guided tour with Anita Chowdry at the iconic Nehru Galley of Indian Art* (Gallery 41 South Asia) at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Participants will receive full-colour hand-outs with details of selected objects.
This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the current displays of Indian courtly culture and trade commodities before the gallery closes this summer for a 2 year refurbishment programme.
* This is the permanent display of South Asian collections, there is also a current special exhibition "The Great Mughals" running until the 5th May, which you can visit independently.
MORE COURSES AND STUDY DAYS
Learn about Art History in the Wider World, the fun and affordable way. We have a great ethos at our Art History faculty at CityLit, with world class, inclusive education for all in a warm and friendly environment.
I have two in-class study days coming up in my most enduring areas of research - Courtly Dress and Textiles in the Indian Subcontinent, and a very thorough guide to Illuminated Manuscripts in the Islamic World, both including original handling collections for you to get a feel for the real thing.
If you prefer to study at home, there are two stunning Online Courses: The Art of Byzantium, which includes Painting and the Decorative Arts, and Art Exchanges between Europe and the East, looking at the surprising amount of cross-influences that have shaped the visual culture of both climes since Medieval times.
For some great days out looking at fabulous collections around Central London, try Islamic Art in 25 Objects, or if you want a taster course Online, Ways into Islamic Art is a good place to start.
Click the image-buttons to find out more at the CityLit website.
ANITA CHOWDRY IS AN EXPERIENCED ART HISTORY LECTURER,
OFFERING PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND COURSES IN SPECIALIST SUBJECTS.
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE HIRE, PLEASE CONTACT ME.
What past students have commented:
"Anita has huge knowledge and experience which she shared with us with enthusiasm and humour".
"Once again really interesting and informative presentations and a wealth of excellent supporting material made this a very enjoyable course".
"It was outstanding - excellent tutor - so interesting, knowledgeable, engaging".
"The tutor and course were both outstanding".
"The resources were beautiful to look at and very informative too".