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Renaissance Nude

Life drawing

Inside the Academy

> 5 years ago

LifeDrawingLive: the anatomy class

From Leonardo da Vinci to George Stubbs, artists have long been inspired by the wonders of human and animal anatomy. In this special online class, we take a look at what lies underneath the skin and also draw from real-life models. Take the class and send us your drawings!
Helene Schjerfbeck, Self-Portrait, Black Background (detail)

RA Exhibitions

6 years ago

Introducing our 2019 exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts

From the genius of the Renaissance to immersive new work created specially for our galleries, next year’s exhibitions promise to exhilarate and inspire. The RA’s Artistic Director, Tim Marlow, introduces our packed programme for 2019.