Interested in the history of architecture? Ever wondered why buildings look the way they do? What is the difference between art and architecture? Do they ever overlap?
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.
We will also adventure out of the classroom, to view and discuss the history embedded within buildings close to The Courtauld.
This session will be led by PhD student, Sophia, and members of The Courtauld learning team.
Key Information
Event: From Greek Columns to American Skyscrapers: An Introduction to Architecture
Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: In-person, at The Courtauld Gallery
These workshops are free and open to students attending UK state schools and colleges. Suitable for ages 16-18, with preference given to Y12 students (or equivalent). Booking is essential due to popular demand. Any questions, please email education@courtauld.ac.uk