This course is taught in English

Dive into the rich world of Dutch Masters with our inspiring course! In six engaging lessons, Yvonne Hilgenkamp, an expert in Dutch art history, will take you on a fascinating journey through the highlights of Dutch visual art and architecture. Discover all that the Netherlands has to offer, with a special focus on the most iconic Dutch artists, presented in chronological order.Get acquainted with greats like Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hieronymus Bosch, Mondrian, Rem Koolhaas, Rietveld, Berlage, and Cuypers. But that's not all - there's also room for surprises and new discoveries. Explore ten centuries of Dutch art history: a thousand years of colour, tradition, innovation, and daring. Immerse yourself in the world of paint and canvas, bronze and marble, glass and stone. Enjoy centuries of portraits, landscapes, Dutch design, ice skating, interiors, seascapes, and that unmistakable Dutch light.

From medieval cathedrals and seventeenth-century canal houses to the working-class palaces of the Amsterdam School and the modern architecture of "starchitects," this course covers it all. By the end, you'll be well-versed in the virtuosos of Dutch art and architecture, from the Basilica of St. Servatius and the Royal Palace on Dam Square to the Beurs van Berlage and the Rotterdam Market Hall.

Join our course and gain a deep appreciation for the masters and masterpieces that have shaped Dutch art and culture!

How does that work online?

You take this course online from your own computer or tablet. All you need is a good internet connection and sound. Teacher and images will appear on your screen automatically. If you cannot attend the lessons 'live', you can watch the replay afterwards. Subscribing to the course is therefore possible until after lesson 3 of the course.

Free trial lesson

Would you like to find out whether this course – and taking it online – is right for you? You can take Lesson 1 of this course as a free trial lesson, completely free of charge and with no strings attached! You can sign up for this free trial lesson directly via the button below.