From the darkest days of the Cold War to the music filled halls of Queen Victoria’s palace, CAE’s ever-changing range of History, the Arts and Culture talks and interactive short courses provide the perfect opportunity to get together with like-minded enthusiasts to examine, discuss and reflect on some of life’s most fascinating topics.
Please note: All courses without ‘online’ in the title refer to a face to face delivery.
Forensic Egyptologist, Dr Janet Davey of Monash University, will immerse you in the history of gods, goddesses, Pharaonic superstars, ‘Big Builds’ and how ordinary people lived in Ancient Egypt.
Thursday, 10th October - 4 classes
Session ID
DNBA5501C
10 Oct - 31 Oct
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$299 / $284 (conc)
$299 / $284 (conc)
Teacher
Janet Davey
Janet Davey
Three significant artists of the late Medieval / early Renaissance period: Giotto di Bondone, Piero della Francesca and Bernadino di Betto, better known as Pinturicchio.
Friday, 2nd August - 4 classes
Session ID
DNAT7501C
2 Aug - 23 Aug
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$250 / $238 (conc)
$250 / $238 (conc)
Teacher
Richard Stone
Richard Stone
What are the different types of information? How does misinformation spread? What to look out for in strategies that are used to deceive you.
Tuesday, 20th August - 4 classes
Session ID
DNBA8501C
20 Aug - 10 Sep
10:30am - 12:30pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$299 / $284 (conc)
$299 / $284 (conc)
Teacher
Dr Richard Stone explores the origin and impact of poetry, books, newspapers, propaganda, personal letters and trench journalism from the period of the Great War.
Currently, we have no dates scheduled for this course. Please contact us via email enquiries@cae.edu.au to register your interest.
A fascinating investigation into Renaissance artistic production, patronage and appreciation of 15th Century Florence.
Currently, we have no dates scheduled for this course. Please contact us via email enquiries@cae.edu.au to register your interest.
Leading Forensic Egyptologist, Dr Janet Davey of Monash University, explores a subject that continues to fascinate people into the 21st Century.
Currently, we have no dates scheduled for this course. Please contact us via email enquiries@cae.edu.au to register your interest.
Dr Richard Stone examines the important role played by music in the life of Louis XIV and his court; both as entertainment and as a demonstration of power.
Currently, we have no dates scheduled for this course. Please contact us via email enquiries@cae.edu.au to register your interest.
Explore the conflicting visions of Australian poets and painters struggling with the pressure of internationalism, indigenous culture and colonial legacy, searching for national self-definition through literature and arts.
Wednesday, 14th August - 3 classes
Session ID
DNAE0301C
14 Aug - 28 Aug
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$199 / $189 (conc)
$199 / $189 (conc)
Teacher
Richard Stone
Richard Stone
France under the Napoleons: almost a century of Bonaparte rule. Explore the period from 1799 to 1871, with Dr Richard Stone.
Friday, 6th September - 5 classes
Session ID
DNBA5901C
6 Sep - 11 Oct
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$280 / $266 (conc)
$280 / $266 (conc)
Teacher
Richard Stone
Richard Stone
History, Culture and Philosophy Courses Coming Up
Have Brush, Will Travel - 3 Peripatetic Italian Artists
Introductions to three significant artists of the Late Medieval / Early Renaissance period: Giotto di Bondone, Piero della Francesca and...
Revolutions, Republics and Restorations: France Between Napoleons
In 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte took charge of the Revolution, ending hopes for a lasting republic, and established a military dictatorship. In...