Learn about art

Discover new ways to learn about Western European art at the Gallery, from talks and tours to online guides

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The stories behind National Gallery masterpieces

Get to know National Gallery altarpieces

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Don't know your 'aerial perspective' from your 'vanishing point'? Use our handy A-Z Glossary to demystify art terms

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Education at the Gallery: talks, tours and lots more

Lunchtime talk
Dickens Struggles with the Old Masters
Thursday 9 February, 1–1.45pm
Sainsbury Wing Theatre
Admission free
Talk and Draw
Corot: 'The Four Times of Day'
Friday 10 February, 1–2pm
Room 41
10-minute talk
Van Dyck: 'Rinaldo conquered by Love for Armida'
Friday 10 February, 4pm
Room 29
Admission free
Talk and Draw
Degas: 'Combing the Hair ('La Coiffure')'
Friday 10 February, 6.30–7.30pm
Room 46
Guided Tour
Guided tour
60-minute taster tour of the collection
Friday 10 February, 7–8pm
Meet at the Sainsbury Wing Information Desk