Vorticism and Total War



Overview

This lecture will focus upon the hard-edged machine-based Modernism of the Vorticist group; and upon the various ways in which British artists responded to the advent of Cubism, and reacted to the devastating experience of mechanised warfare in the trenches of the First World War.

Artists to be featured include Wyndham Lewis, Jacob Epstein, David Bomberg and C.R.W Nevinson.

This lecture is part of the 'Art in Britain: Constable to Henry Moore' lecture series, taking place on Fridays from 22 January to 26 February 2025. You may either register for individual lectures or you may choose to register for the entire lecture series at a reduced price.

Please note: this lecture will close to enrolments at 23:59 UTC on 16 February 2025.

Programme details

2–3.15pm GMT (UTC)

For those attending in person at Rewley House, registration takes place from 1.45pm. The lecture will last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, followed by questions. Tea and coffee are provided in the Common Room after each lecture, from 3.15pm.

For those joining us online, please join in good time before each lecture to ensure that you have no connection problems. We recommend joining 10-15 minutes before the start time.

Fees

Description Costs
Course Fee - in-person attendance (includes tea/coffee) £35.00
Course Fee - virtual attendance £30.00

Funding

If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit or are a full-time student in the UK you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees.

Concessionary fees for short courses

Tutor

Dr Jan Cox

Jan Cox was awarded a PhD from the University of Leeds, where he specialised in 19th-century Nordic Art. He shares his interests between this topic and British art of the early 20th century. Jan has lectured extensively throughout Britain, in addition to addressing conferences in Copenhagen, Montreal, Rome and Oslo.

Application

Please use the 'Book' button on this page. Alternatively, please contact us to obtain an application form.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the price, but if you wish to stay with us the night before the course, then please contact our Residential Centre.

Accommodation in Rewley House - all bedrooms are modern, comfortably furnished and each room has tea and coffee making facilities, Freeview television, and Free WiFi and private bath or shower rooms. Please contact our Residential Centre on +44 (0) 1865 270362 or email res-ctr@conted.ox.ac.uk for details of availability and discounted prices. For more information, please see our website: https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/about/accommodation

IT requirements

For those joining us online

We will be using Zoom for the livestreaming of this lecture. If you’re attending online, you’ll be able to see and hear the speakers, and to submit questions via the Zoom interface. Joining instructions will be sent out prior to the start date. We recommend that you join the session at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start time – just as you might arrive a bit early at our lecture theatre for an in-person event.

Please note that this course will not be recorded.

Terms & conditions for applicants and students

Information on financial support