Lesson Collection (#36)

Martine Bochat (centre) gets a lesson on the sitar from Virendra Bhatt (left) and Nicholas Proctor during the Kirklees multicultural festival. 2nd March 1988

Mr Tony Thistlewood Head Master of the Clifford Bridge Primary School, Coventry, seen here in one of the new open plan classrooms

Pupils from John Street School in Jarrow, enjoying a relaxed classroom with lots reading and drawing 8 May 1971

Engineering pupils in classroom, building model trawler, 14th February 1965. School children

Pupils at St Geraldines Primary School in Lossiemouth, Morayshire, forced to study in former Leropa Cafe (above bakers shop) due to overcrowding & lack of proper facilities, 1st November 1975

Archie MacPherson BBC Freelance Sports Commentator & maths teacher, pictured using scales during demonstration in class January 1968

Third and fourth-year Asian girls, pupils of Broad Heath Secondary Girls School, put the final touches to their first Christmas cakes, which they made in domestic science lessons. 16th December 1964

Girls in a cookery lesson, learning to cook tarts and a joint of beef which a group of teachers will buy for their dinner

Teacher at the front of the class and two at the back, teaching a mixed class about model drawing

Children hanging from a pole, doing excercises during a gym class. Date: 1960s

Children doing leg exercises on a mat in the school gym. Date: 1960s

The Suitors Visit, c. 1658. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
The Suitors Visit, c. 1658

The Music Lesson, c. 1670. Creator: Anon
The Music Lesson, c. 1670

The Dance Class, c. 1873. Creator: Edgar Degas
The Dance Class, c. 1873

Scholars at a Lecture, March 3, 1736. Creator: William Hogarth
Scholars at a Lecture, March 3, 1736

Lord-tolan prenant sa lecon de dance, La Passions, No. 7, 19th century

Scholars at a Lecture, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
Scholars at a Lecture, ca. 1800

The Music Lesson. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
The Music Lesson

Boys Behind a Science Experiment, late 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Boys Behind a Science Experiment, late 1850s

SEWING MACHINE LESSON
Amanda learns to use an electric Singer sewing machine during a school lesson. Date: 1960s

BOYS COOKING
Boys are taught how to cook Date: 1930s

GERMAN TEACHER / PUPILS
A German schoolteacher and his pupils, having a lesson out of doors. Date: 1510

2 MEN BOXING 1788
Boxing made easy, or Humphreys giving a lesson Date: 1788

BIBLE / SCRIPTURE LESSON
A little white girl gives a scripture lesson to an Asian woman, with the aid of an illustrated bible. Date: 1901

COLONIALISM / LESSON 1901
A little white girl gives a Christian scripture lesson to an Asian woman. Date: 1901

CONCEPT / JESUS / LESSON
A little white girl teaches an Asian woman about Jesus. Date: 1901

17th century Music Teacher
A music teacher gives a singing lesson. Date: 17th century

A Piano Lesson, 1800-1859. Creator: David Cox the elder
A Piano Lesson, 1800-1859

Mulago School for the Deaf, run by the Mulago Catholic Spiritan Community, Mulago, Uganda, Africa

The Dancing Class, ca. 1870. Creator: Edgar Degas
The Dancing Class, ca. 1870

Dancers Practicing at the Barre, 1877. Creator: Edgar Degas
Dancers Practicing at the Barre, 1877

The Music Lesson, 1870. Creator: John George Brown
The Music Lesson, 1870

Skiing lesson, Arlberg, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Skiing lesson, Arlberg, Austria, c1935. Skiers on the slopes above the Zursersee lake in the Arlberg mountain range, in the state of Vorarlberg

Now then, Ludwig, time for practice!, (1907). Creator: Unknown
" Now then, Ludwig, time for practice!", (1907). Tobias Pfeiffer, a musician boarder in the Beethoven household

When the School comes to the Children - Travelling schools provide thoroughly modern education for boys and girls in the scattered communities of northern Ontario, c1948

RAF pilot learning to fly during the Second World War, 1941. Creator: Charles Brown
RAF pilot learning to fly during the Second World War, 1941. Flying lesson in a de Havilland Tiger Moth biplane at the Elementary Flying Training School

The Miles Magister, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Miles Magister, 1941. Instructional flight in a Miles M.14 Magister, a British two-seat monoplane trainer aircraft built by the Miles Aircraft for the RAF

The Crown Prince and his music teacher are interrupted during a flute lesson, 1729, (1936)
The Crown Prince and his music teacher Quantz are interrupted during a flute lesson by Frederick William I, 1729, (1936). Der Kronprinz Und Sein Musiklehrer Quantz Werden Von Friedrich Wilhelm I Beim

The Art School, c1884-1898, (1906). Creator: John Percival Gulich
The Art School, c1884-1898, (1906). Watercolour by British artist John Percival Gulich (1864-1898). From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours", edited by Charles Holme

The Lecture, 1808, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook
The Lecture, 1808, (1827). A group of Oxford scholars listen to William Fisher, Registrar of the University. Engraving after Scholars at a lecture of 1736 by Hogarth

Le Lecon de Clavecin. Creator: Massard
Le Lecon de Clavecin, late 18th century. The Harpsichord Lesson. Scene in a wealthy household; a richly-dressed lady sits at the instrument while the teacher turns the page of the sheet music

The Lecture, 1736, (1830s). Creator: Unknown
The Lecture, 1736, (1830s). A group of Oxford scholars listen to William Fisher, Registrar of the University. Facsimile of Scholars at a lecture. [Jones & Co. Finsbury Square, London]

The Beaver brought paper, portfolio and pens, pub. 1876. Creator: Henry Holiday (1839 - 1927)
The Beaver brought paper, portfolio and pens from The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony in Eight Fits, by Lewis Carroll, pub. 1876 (b/w engraving)

Three Dancers Preparing for Class, c. 1880 (pastel on buff-colored wove paper)
3469041 Three Dancers Preparing for Class, c.1880 (pastel on buff-colored wove paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 54.6x52.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The way you hear it, is the way you sing it, c. 1665 (oil on canvas)
3247635 The way you hear it, is the way you sing it, c.1665 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 134x163 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; (add.info.: As the old sing)

Meeting of the Academy or, Natural History Examination in Venice (oil on canvas)
XNT223850 Meeting of the Academy or, Natural History Examination in Venice (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

The Violinist
XKL64530 The Violinist by Moore, Harry Humphrey (1844-1926); Private Collection; Photo eBerko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Heist, Belgium; American, out of copyright

USA, Hawaii, Oahu, Surfboards lined up at Waikiki Beach; Honolulu

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In the hallowed halls of the Conservatoire, a trombone lesson unfolds. The student's eager eyes meet the instructor's seasoned gaze, ready to absorb every ounce of knowledge and skill. As the notes resonate through the air, they transport us to a bygone era when Thylacines roamed freely. This extinct creature serves as a reminder that lessons learned from history can shape our future. Meanwhile, in another corner of artistry, dancers adorned in pink and green costumes captivate our imagination. Edgar Degas' masterpiece captures their graceful movements frozen in time, teaching us about dedication and discipline required for mastery. Science takes center stage with a digital illustration of the Periodic Table. Each element represents countless hours of research and experimentation - an invaluable lesson on how curiosity fuels discovery. Venturing into rural landscapes, we encounter Rivera: Schoolteacher - an embodiment of passion for education. Through his brushstrokes, he imparts wisdom upon young minds while reminding us that teaching is not confined within classroom walls. A satirical cartoon transports us back to historical events like Zulu War where valuable they are often hidden amidst humor. Punch magazine cleverly highlights societal issues while urging reflection on past mistakes. Edgar Degas returns with "The Dance Class, " showcasing ballet students perfecting their craft under watchful eyes. Their commitment reminds us that true mastery requires unwavering dedication and continuous learning. Music echoes through time as a piano teacher guides her pupil towards perfection in 1915. The bond between mentor and apprentice teaches us about patience and nurturing talent. Engineering marvels come alive as apprentice engineers immerse themselves in hands-on experiences shaping our world today. From blueprints to prototypes, these budding innovators learn practical skills essential for progress. Contemporary art surprises with "Fast Run, " an oil painting capturing speed and motion effortlessly on canvas - reminding us that life moves swiftly but each moment holds valuable lessons waiting to be discovered.