Exploring George Orwell’s 1984

It’s seventy years since the publication of George Orwell’s 1984.

Described as probably the definitive novel of the 20th century, and which gave us terms such as “Big Brother”, “doublethink” and “newspeak”. Nineteen Eighty-Four was published on 8 June 1949 and was instantly recognised as a masterpiece, even by Winston Churchill, who told his doctor that he had read it twice. The book has been translated into more than 65 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide.

This year MAE commemorates George Orwell and 1984 with a series of unique workshops and short courses exploring the concepts and ideas behind the book and the art that it inspired. There’s also an opportunity to create your own propaganda artworks. To book a place on these courses (a selection are listed below) phone 01634 338400.

Creative Writing – Freedom and Censorship

Explore freedom of expression and the role of censorship, the impact this has, and how propaganda has been used to manipulate public opinion.

Five week course starts 24 April. Ref: R09310918A

 

 

Propaganda Art (1984)

This course is an opportunity to create your own propaganda art using examples from recent and past history as inspiration.

Four-week daytime course starts 29 April. Ref: R09311518A

Four-week evening course starts 1 May. Ref: R09311418A

 

 

 

Art Appreciation – The Visual Culture of Orwell’s 1984

This short art appreciation course explores the influence of George Orwell’s 1984 insightful dystopian world view and the use of popular art as propaganda.

Four-week course starts 29 April. Ref: R09311818A

 

 

 

Propaganda Art (1984) workshop

An opportunity to create your own propaganda art. This workshop forms part of the Medway Print Festival and has been created in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the publication of 1984.

Suitable for all ages – families welcome. FREE to attend. No need to book in advance. 

Sat, 8 June 10:30-15:00 Ref: R09311618A

 

Art Appreciation – The Visual Culture of Orwell’s 1984

Part of the Medway Print Festival, this workshop explores the visual culture of George Orwell’s 1984and the dystopian future he envisaged. 

Sat, 8 June 11:00-13:00 Ref: R09311718A

To find out more about all of the workshops and courses we offer visit medway.gov.uk/MAE or talk to one of our team on 01634 338400

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