Program Overview

Introduction to the Courtauld Institute of Art

The Courtauld Institute of Art is a renowned centre for the study and research of art history, offering a range of programs for students and professionals.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs

The Courtauld Institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the history, conservation, curation, and business of art. These programs provide students with a comprehensive education in art history, theory, and practice.

Short Courses

The Courtauld Institute offers a variety of short courses, including:

• Study Tours: Built upon Waters: The Sea in Venetian Art from Tintoretto to Canaletto, Bloomsbury in Sussex, Munich Moderns, Ravenna: Capital of the Mosaic, Vienna 1900: A Total Work of Art
• Summer School: Summer School online, Summer School on campus
• Spring School: Variations on a Theme: Modernism in Art and Music, Making Sense of Art History: The Fundamentals
• Autumn School: Making Sense of the Arts of Islam: An Introduction, Making Sense of 'The Classical' in Art
• Evening Study at the Courtauld: Holbein at the Court of Henry VIII, The Fear and the Fury: Abstract Expressionism, Magnificent Women: Elite Female Agency and the Arts of Medieval Europe

Magnificent Women: Elite Female Agency and the Arts of Medieval Europe

This course explores the lives and artistic patronage of elite women in medieval Europe, including Eleanor of Aquitaine and Blanche of Castile. The course consists of 5 pre-recorded lectures and 5 Zoom seminars, and is taught by Dr. Maeve O'Donnell-Morales.

Lecturer's Biography

Dr. Maeve O'Donnell-Morales completed her PhD at the Courtauld in 2018, and has worked at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the University of Bristol. She is currently a Teaching Fellow at the Courtauld and a Research Fellow at the University of Bristol.

Course Details

• Course title: Magnificent Women: Elite Female Agency and the Arts of Medieval Europe
• Course format: Online, 5 pre-recorded lectures and 5 Zoom seminars
• Course duration: 5 weeks, from Wednesday 6 January to Wednesday 3 February 2027
• Course fee: £245
• Booking information: Booking for this course will open in mid-July 2026

Research Areas

The Courtauld Institute is a research-led institution, with research areas including:

• Art history
• Conservation
• Curation
• Business of art
• Medieval art and architecture
• Renaissance art and architecture
• Modern and contemporary art

Faculty and Alumni

The Courtauld Institute has a distinguished faculty and alumni, including leading art historians, curators, and conservators. The institute is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education in art history, theory, and practice.