Centre for Open Learning: the History and Culture of Colour

The University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Open Learning invites you to take your learning beyond the classroom. 

Explore artifacts in the museum’s remarkable collections and uncover stories linking the history of colour with culture, society and art. 

Focusing on specific colours, you will explore their histories and examine the impact these colours have had, and continue to have, on specific cultures and the world as a whole. Through gallery-based teaching, trace the effects of colour on culture and society throughout history up to the present day. 

This course is led by Karen A Clulow BA MA FSA Scot. 

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.  

Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.