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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ART AND ITS MARKETS SEMESTER IN LONDON SUMMER STUDY IN LONDON SUMMER STUDY IN NEW YORK
Welcome to Sotheby’s Institute of Art
Since 1969, Sotheby’s Institute of Art has pioneered the education of arts professionals whose careers have placed them at the centre of the international art world. With campuses in London, New York and Los Angeles, Sotheby’s Institute offers coursework that uniquely integrates art historical scholarship, market expertise, and object-based learning. Graduates of Sotheby’s Institute gain the knowledge and credentials needed for success in today’s worldwide art markets and cultural institutions. As a leading international centre for advanced art education, Sotheby’s Institute of Art draws passionate students from all over the world who are eager to study in the cultural capitals of London, New York, and Los Angeles. The Institute’s distinctive curriculum takes full advantage of each city’s vibrant art scene by emphasizing hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom. The cornerstone of the Institute’s curriculum is its dedication to object-based study, which is the belief that a true understanding of art in its historical, contemporary and market contexts begins with the work of art itself. This is enhanced by bringing students into direct contact with works of art through field study trips to museums, galleries, auction houses, and private collections around the globe.
players. From the fundamentals of art business to the foundation of Western art, students gain the in-depth knowledge needed to succeed in the art world. SEMESTER IN LONDON
Sotheby’s Institute of Art—London offers a number of full-time fifteen-week programmes, some of which can also be taken on a part-time basis. Coursework differs from autumn to spring, but each combines academic study with an insight into the professional art world. Instructors bring to light the rich set of cultural resources London has to offer and programmes are designed for students from a wide range of backgrounds. SUMMER STUDY IN LONDON AND NEW YORK
Summer Study at Sotheby’s Institute of Art allows students to develop professional expertise, critical thinking skills, and enhanced knowledge of art and the international art market. Designed to accommodate all levels of interest in art history and the business of art, courses offer interesting and compelling insights into the art world and include lectures, guest speaker interviews, and site visits led by Sotheby’s Institute of Art faculty, international experts, and leading practitioners in the field.
Sotheby’s Institute of Art’s commitment to art market scholarship includes our Semester and Summer Study programmes. Professional and academic faculty bring a unique set of experience to the classroom, offering students privileged access to the art world and its
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London
LONDON is the nucleus of the international art and
antique markets. It is a global centre of learning and is known worldwide for the importance of its visual and performing arts. Here, dealers trade in art and antiquities from Asia alongside British, American and European painting, sculpture, design and classical antiquities. With an historic address at 30 Bedford Square, the Institute’s London campus is located in the heart of Bloomsbury as part of the broader “academy” that includes the British Museum, the Architectural Association, and the Paul Mellon Centre for British Art. The Institute is within walking distance of Sotheby’s
Auction House, the National Gallery, the Royal Academy, and the University of London. Other major galleries and museums are within easy reach such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Wallace Collection, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Kensington Palace, and Hampton Court Palace. The capitals and art centres of Europe are easily accessible from London, making their vibrant art markets and legendary cultural resources readily available to the Institute’s students and faculty.
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SEMESTER AND SUMMER PROGRAMMES SOTHEBY’S INSTITUTE OF ART—LONDON
Every autumn, spring and summer, Sotheby’s Institute of Art welcomes a growing cohort of students to our Semester and Summer Study Programmes in London. These students—undergraduates, graduates, professionals, career-changers and art lovers of all kinds—comprise a dynamic international group. At the Institute they build friendships with future art world players from all over the world, and enrich our classrooms with their widely varied perspectives and experiences. What are they here to do? At our Bedford Square campus we offer a range of innovative programmes that focus on all kinds of art, as well as the professional and public world that this art inhabits today. We teach the multifarious histories of art with an emphasis on learning how art objects can be made to yield their stories, not only because such stories are often intriguing in their own right, but also as a means of helping students to become confident art world practitioners endowed with a rigorous knowledge base, curiosity, and strong visual and critical skills.
art world as well as for art exhibitions. Students meet key art world professionals from the UK and beyond: critics, historians, collectors, dealers, curators, auction house specialists, art fund managers, art lawyers and more. We take students to see London’s extraordinary collections of art and art-related enterprises whether large, small, public, private, established or cuttingedge. This includes, of course, Sotheby’s auction house on Bond Street. And we bring many students to Paris and to Rome to look at the European art world beyond the postcard, in dealers’ salerooms, in collectors’ homes and in restoration workshops. Professional development and first-hand professional insight are at the heart of what we do. For future art world practitioners we believe that what we offer is unique—if that is a path you are considering, Semester and Summer Study in London may be right for you. —JONATHAN WOOLFSON, Director, Semester and
Summer Study, Sotheby’s Institute of Art— London
Our approach is telescopic as well as microscopic: students might find themselves discussing the significance of the latest global auction sale prices or examining the underside of an 18th century Chinese vase. They develop proposals for businesses in today’s
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Semester in London
Semester programmes combine academic study with an insight into the professional art world. These fifteenweek full-time courses are aimed at undergraduates, graduates and professionals with a keen interest in art and its markets. Semester programmes can provide the necessary foundation for students applying to the to the Institute’s Master’s Degree programmes who lack an art history background. Part-time options are available. Semester programmes offer students both from traditional university and professional backgrounds the experience and opportunity to gain comprehensive and integrated knowledge in a number of different fields including Foundations of Western Art, Decorative Art and Design, Arts of Asia and their Markets, and Art and Business. The art object is studied within its broader cultural context, and students are introduced to different methodological approaches to the study of visual culture. In addition, some of the courses aim to provide students with an understanding of the ways in which art markets operate and the application of management and legal principles to the professional and commercial art worlds.
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: ANTONIA GATWARD CEVIZLI Antonia has a PhD from the University of Warwick on cultural exchange between the Italian city-states and the Ottomans in the fifteenth century, for which she was awarded a scholarship. She holds a Joint Honours degree in History of Art and Italian and spent a year studying at the University of Siena Statale, Italy. She undertook her MA in Art History at the University of Warwick, part of which was taught in Venice. Antonia has lectured for the V&A year course and the Courtauld Institute summer school. Antonia’s other interests are wide-ranging. She taught Modern Art from Impressionism to Pop Art at Sabancı University, Istanbul and works as a gallery lecturer for Tate Modern. She also lectures for Tate Britain, working across their collections. In addition to Western art, Antonia has a strong interest in Ottoman art and ran the Courtauld Institute summer school ‘Art of the Sultans: Ottoman Art and Architecture’.
ART AND BUSINESS
Through classes and visits to specialist museums and collections, students are introduced to the history of art and design and the ways in which art has been made, sold and collected. The business component of the programme starts with fundamentals and examines the history, management and legal ramifications of both public and private art organizations, and the international art market and its workings. Students explore legal issues related to the art market and the relationship between contemporary management theories and the art world. Established and emerging markets also are considered. The programme offers practical skills connected to accessing and analyzing art market data. ARTS OF ASIA AND THEIR MARKETS
In this programme students acquire an understanding of the rich artistic traditions of the leading religions and philosophies of Asia, alongside an insight into the workings of the current market for Asian art. Artistic developments on the Asian continent are explored across a very long period, from 4500 BC to the present day. The secular and religious, the monumental and miniature are considered in the geographical area ranging from Japan to the Near East. Students explore the contexts in which art was and is produced, investigating themes such as court life of the Indian and Persian sultanates and the Mughals; civil and military East Asian court life; and the European opening-up of trade with China and Japan from the sixteenth
century onwards. The programme investigates market dimensions in relationship to the areas covered, with a focus on the markets for antiques and antiquities as well as contemporary art. Furthermore, the programme highlights the most recent perspectives on contemporary art in South Asia, the Middle East, as well as China and Korea. FOUNDATIONS OF WESTERN ART
In this course students explore the history and development of art in the western world from ancient Greek beginnings to the present day. Students acquire a sound understanding of key stylistic developments, methods, materials and techniques, and they investigate the worlds of artistic production, patronage and consumption in successive centuries. The course also gives considerable attention to the broader social, political and cultural contexts which defined the shape of artistic achievement. The course is introductory but intensive, and requires no prior knowledge of the field. It is suitable for students interested in acquiring a strong foundation in western art history. DECORATIVE ART AND DESIGN
This course combines an examination of the historical and stylistic development of Western European decorative arts, design and interiors of the early seventeenth century towards the end of the twentieth. It is suited for those who wish to gain a working knowledge of the decorative arts and twentieth century design, and for students interested in interior design.
The subjects are studied in relation to architecture and interiors as well as in their wider social and historical context. Object handling and visits to auction previews, workshops and studios are important aspects of the teaching curriculum. A study trip to Paris is normally offered to complement the course’s regular museum and gallery excursions. ADMISSIONS TO SEMESTER STUDY
Semester Study programmes admit students in both the September and January terms. All applicants must apply online. Suitability for admission is then assessed through an interview, which is conducted either in person, by telephone, or Skype. Fees for semester courses include tuition, seminars, one-to-one tutorials, as well as travel and lodging for study visits. More information about fees is available on our website.
Please note that courses regularly change. Interested participants should refer to our website at sothebysinstitute.com for current course listings.
In 2012 Sotheby’s Institute—London was successfully reviewed by the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. Semester programmes at the London campus are validated as Continuing Professional Development by the University of Manchester. Students who complete the programme successfully will gain 60 University of Manchester undergraduate credits. Part-time options for studying are available.
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Summer Study in London
Sotheby’s Institute of Art—London offers a series of intensive four-week Summer Study courses offered in late May through mid-July. These courses are designed for students, career changers and anyone with an interest in art and cultural history. Undergraduates with an interest in art and those who are seeking a London or New York experience often take Summer Study courses as a programme of study abroad. Led by Sotheby’s Institute of Art faculty, international experts and leading practitioners in the field, these courses offer interesting and compelling insights into the art world. Visits to major collections in London’s museums, auction houses, artists’ studios and historical institutions allow participants to develop a deeper understanding of the art market. Summer Study courses in London are validated by the University of Manchester. Students completing one full-time Summer Study course are awarded 20 University of Manchester undergraduate credits. Sample course offerings are listed on the following pages. Please note that courses regularly change. Interested participants should refer to our website at sothebysinstitute.com for details.
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: JEFFREY BOLOTEN Jeffrey Boloten is Co-Founder & Managing Director of ArtInsight Ltd, the art market education partner of art market research firm ArtTactic. Following a business degree and a background as a solicitor, Jeffrey graduated from the publishing programme at Harvard University, followed by directorships with international publishers, including Penguin Books. Jeffrey then graduated from City University, with an MA in Arts Management, focused on the development of the art market and the photography market. Following posts at the Tate, and as General Manager of a London art college, Jeffrey co-founded ArtInsight in 2004. Jeffrey is a frequent speaker and lecturer on the global art and art investment markets, at international art fairs and conferences, and is a Founding Member of Professional Advisors to the International Art Market (PAIAM).
ART AND ITS MARKETS
This course provides an introduction to the international art market. While focusing on several art market sectors, the course offers an understanding of how these perform under differing market conditions. Students gain insight into the mechanics of auction houses and the roles they play in the art market in general. CONTEMPORARY ART IN LONDON
Examining one of today’s most vibrant art centres, students study the growth of the London or New York contemporary art scene, its ideas, personalities and machinations. Lecturers include critics, dealers and artists; visits are made to artists’ studios, museums, sculpture parks, galleries and auction houses. ARTS OF ASIA
This course explores the diverse arts of Asia from their origins until the present day. The final week focuses on the turbulent but exciting period after 1900 and culminates with contemporary art, enabling students to develop a better understanding of the region’s key contemporary artists. MICHELANGELO TO MATISSE: EUROPEAN ART, 1500–1900
In this intensive course students explore four extraordinary centuries in the history of European art, from the High Renaissance of the early sixteenth century to the Avant-Garde movements of the early twentieth. Along the journey students will explore the impact of the classical past; the interrelationship between stylistic developments, materials and technique; questions of production, consumption and the market; and the
broader cultural, intellectual and historical context in which certain kinds of art emerged. EUROPEAN DECORATIVE ARTS: FROM BAROQUE TO ART NOUVEAU
Beginning in the seventeenth century with the rise of the Baroque and culminating in Art Nouveau at the end of the nineteenth, this varied and exciting course provides a comprehensive understanding of key stylistic developments in Western European design and the decorative arts. The course focuses on furniture, ceramics, glass and metalwork, explored within the context of architecture and interiors and the broader historical and cultural forces that have influenced the production and consumption of decorative art objects. It seeks also to provide students with a basic knowledge of materials and techniques. FINANCE AND THE ART MARKET
This advanced course provides students with an intensive introduction to the specialised area of art finance within the context of the global art market. The course is structured around a series of core sessions on the growing market for art finance and investment, covering topics such as art as an alternative investment, art investment funds, using art as collateral for loans and also looking closer at art in traditional wealth management. In addition, the sessions will introduce a set of analytical tools and methodologies to better understand the performance and the dynamics of the underlying art market. These sessions offer students rare access to the most recent developments in the market for art finance and investment.
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Additional Opportunities to Study in London Short Courses at Sotheby’s Institute of Art—London are offered in the summer and throughout the year to provide opportunities to those participants interested in continuing education or seeking professional development and insight into the international art world. Led by faculty from Sotheby’s Institute of Art and enhanced by lectures from international experts and practitioners in the field, Short Courses offer an innovative, objectbased learning experience and on-going networking opportunities.
FOUNDATIONS IN THE HISTORY OF ART
Sample course offerings are listed below. Please note that courses regularly change. Interested participants should refer to our website at sothebysinstitute.com for details.
FOUNDATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY ART
MODERN ART AT MASTERPIECE LONDON
This three-day course, aligned with the annual Masterpiece London fair, explores and examines the period of Modern Art, from Impressionism to Pop. Beginning with the convention-challenging Impressionists, the course examines the art and modern masters that irrevocably changed the course of art history. Participants will be engaged in art historical study as well as object-based learning in order to understand how the brush and tools created a new kind of art experience. Additional sessions will analyse the current market for Modern Art and recent buying trends.
This intensive five-day course provides a basis for the analysis and interpretation of Western Art from the Renaissance until 1960. Chronologically organised and highlighting key works, painters and movements, lectures will be complemented by special visits to London galleries and museums. The course provides a foundation in the history and development of art and is designed as a refresher for art professionals and those who are interested in art interpretation. This intensive five-day course provides a basis for the analysis and interpretation of contemporary paintings, sculptures, installations and conceptual works. Chronologically organised, lectures will consider key issues in contemporary European, American and International art from 1960 to the present day and will be complemented by guided visits to London galleries and museums.
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New York
NEW YORK CITY is an intellectual melting pot with a
world focus on the visual and performing arts and is a vital hub of the international art market. It is home to the largest concentration of American art in the world with a vast network of museums, galleries, private collections, auction houses and other cultural resources. The city’s proximity to major centres of American art such as Philadelphia, Washington and Boston provides unprecedented opportunities for field study. The Institute’s primary teaching facility is located in midtown Manhattan within walking distance of the Museum of Modern Art, the Japan Society, the International Center of Photography, the Museum of
Arts and Design and many other leading galleries and museums. The campus is adjacent to a main subway line, providing easy access to all of New York City’s cultural and artistic assets. The Institute also provides students with privileged access to exhibitions and seminars with experts.
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SUMMER STUDY SOTHEBY’S INSTITUTE OF ART—NEW YORK
From Beijing to Budapest and from Moscow to Montreal, each summer, undergraduate and graduate students, young professionals and art enthusiasts from around the globe converge on the Sotheby’s Institute of Art campus in New York City with one thing in common: a passion for art and the art world. The Summer Study program is academically challenging, designed to deepen a student’s knowledge of the art world and give them a head start on their future careers. Students gain a variety of skills, from understanding business processes and relationships in the art world and how to conduct art market research and analysis, to critical thinking about works of art and art historical concepts, depending on the focus of the course. To keep the curriculum fresh and innovative, courses are updated each year to reflect the latest thinking, identify the newest ventures and analyze up-to-the-minute market data. The program engages expert faculty, composed of professors in the Sotheby’s Institute MA program and professionals in their respective fields, and to supplement the core content, guest speakers from galleries, museums, law firms, foundations and Sotheby’s auction house provide first-hand information to reinforce and illustrate what is taught in the classroom.
artist’s relationship to the gallerist, or on a guided tour of a private Midtown art collection led by its curator, or in an artist’s studio in Brooklyn as he puts the finishing touches on a painting, or at Sotheby’s auction house speaking with a specialist from the contemporary art department. Outside of classes, the Institute offers field trips, film screenings, presentations and other events that give students a chance to socialize and network. By the end of each summer session, a community is forged at the Institute, one composed of friends and future work colleagues. New York City, a microcosm of the international art world, is an invaluable resource used in each course we offer, a fascinating and revealing classroom outside the traditional classroom. First-hand insights along with engaging guest speakers, a global community of students, and the opportunity to explore the very best of New York make Summer Study an experience like no other. If you are looking to learn more about the business of art and develop the professional expertise and critical thinking skills needed to make a career for yourself in the art world, Summer Study at Sotheby’s Institute of Art—New York is, perhaps, the best first step you can take. — LORI KORNEGAY, Director, Summer Study,
Sotheby’s Institute of Art—New York
Frequent site visits also help to broaden students’ horizons, and on a typical day students may be at a Chelsea gallery listening as the director explains the
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Summer in New York
Our summer courses allow students to develop professional expertise, critical thinking skills, and enhanced knowledge of art and the international art market. They offer interesting and compelling insights into the art world and include lectures, guest speakers, and site visits led by Sotheby’s Institute of Art faculty, international experts and leading practitioners in the field. There are no formal entry requirements and no formal application process for Summer Study courses in New York. All courses are offered on a non-credit basis. Students who wish to take the fourweek intensive courses for credit should inquire about requirements from their home institution. Sample course offerings are listed on the following pages. Please note that courses regularly change. Interested participants should refer to our website at sothebysinstitute.com/summerny for details.
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: KATHY BATTISTA Kathy Battista is Director of Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York and Senior Research Fellow of the Centre for Global Futures in Art, Design and Media at the Winchester School of Art University of Southampton. She is author of Re-negotiating the Body: Feminist Artists in 1970s London (IB Tauris, 2012) and the forthcoming New York NewWave (IB Tauris 2013). She is also coauthor of Art New York (ellipsis, 2000) and Recent Architecture in The Netherlands (ellipsis, 1998). Kathy is a regular contributor to the journals Art Monthly, Art Untitled, The Brooklyn Rail and RES Art World as well as Phaidon.com. She co-founded the curatorial agency Tauromakia, is on the Curatorial Committee of NJ MoCA, and was founder of the Interaction program for the UK-based public art agency Artangel.
THE NEW YORK ART SCENE: 1900 TO TODAY
This introduction to art in New York during the twentieth century examines the movements, schools and visual art-making practices that have created a vibrant and dynamic art scene unlike any other in the world. Taking advantage of the variety of museums, galleries, iconic spaces and art specialists located in New York, students explore the characteristics and neighborhoods of the city and the major styles of the period that have made New York a center of artistic activity and experimentation for the last 100 years. UNDERSTANDING THE GLOBAL ART MARKET
This course gives students a foundation for understanding the history, structure and various segments of today’s ever-evolving international art market. Students gain insight into the current state of both the primary and secondary markets while learning about the major players and how they interact, including auction houses, galleries, museums, dealers, art advisors and curators. CONTEMPORARY ART IN NEW YORK
Discover the vibrant contemporary art scene in New York through access to artists’ studios, galleries, museums, foundations, private collections, and other spaces. In this course students gain an understanding of both contemporary art history and the newest developments emerging in Basel, Berlin, Brooklyn, and other important art markets. The series of lectures and tours throughout the city and its immediate surroundings helps identify the key personalities and
most influential spaces which contribute to this rich and varied dialogue. This course focuses primarily on dynamic, cutting-edge contemporary art. FUNDAMENTALS OF THE GALLERY BUSINESS
Looking at small to mid-range to global brands and using a variety of New York gallery models as a resource, this course focuses on both the general operations and financial systems of art galleries to achieve a better understanding of what it takes to be successful and to endure in the current art market. Students look at the process of developing funding proposals for gallery startups, study how to project revenue and expenses, examine issues related to staffing and sourcing artworks, and practice building sample exhibition schedules and related programming. INTRODUCTION TO CURATING
This hands-on course provides an immersive encounter with curatorial practice in today’s art world. Students will learn the skills needed to navigate this exciting field, from developing relationships with artists to writing exhibition proposals to installation planning and design. The course will discuss the history of curating and study the work of innovative curators, as well as the impact of recent phenomena such as the emergence of the independent curator and the artistcurator, the proliferation of biennials and art fairs, and the growing significance of participatory and interactive art.
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Additional Opportunities to Study in New York
In addition to the four-week Summer Study courses offered in New York, there are also two-week courses available. These courses take place throughout the summer and are taught by Sotheby’s Institute faculty, international experts and leading practitioners in the field. They are designed to help participants gain professional skills, knowledge and insight into the international art world. All courses are offered on a
non-credit basis and there are no formal entry requirements and no application process for Summer Study courses in New York. Sample course offerings are listed on the following page. Please note that courses regularly change. Interested participants should refer to our website at sothebyinstitute.com for more details.
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: MORGAN FALCONER Morgan Falconer is a critic, journalist and art historian. Educated at the University of Leeds, and the Courtauld Institute of Art, he completed a Ph.D. on American modernist culture at University College London. He recently completed a history of painting after 1945 entitled “Painting Beyond Pollock,” which will be published by Phaidon in March 2015. The Art Lovers’ Guide to New York, his guide to the city’s art collections, was published by Rizzoli (New York) and Thames & Hudson (London) in 2011.
LEGAL ADVENTURES & MISADVENTURES IN THE ART WORLD
ART COLLECTIONS: ACQUIRING AND
Gain an overview of important legal issues and cases in art by exploring subjects such as copyright, fair use and the appropriation of images by artists (such as Shepard Fairey, Jeff Koons, and others). Students also examine moral rights of artists, freedom of speech, rights of privacy and publicity, issues related to authentication and appraisals, restitution by museums of cultural property, and recent case development concerning Nazi-era art. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from art experts and attorneys in the museum, auction house, and gallery worlds. No legal background is required.
With the globalization of the art market, the rising prices, and the ever expanding concept of what constitutes a work of art, serious art collectors realize the increasing importance of proper collection management and the specialized skills needed for this. Divided into two halves, this course will provide an insider’s view of the key components and considerations associated with assembling and managing a collection in today’s art market, with a focus on contemporary art. Through private site visits and access to professionals in the field, students will gain a thorough understanding of what it takes to care for a collection. Topics such as framing and presentation, insurance, inventory databases, legal issues and conservation will be explored across the three main collecting profiles—private/individual, non-profit, and corporate collections.
THE ART OF FASHION
While recent debates over “luxury” have dominated the discussion of art and fashion, this course looks at the historical, geopolitical, and practical aspects of these interrelated fields. Through a combination of lectures and visits to museums, fashion ateliers, and artists’ studios, the course will reference historical examples from modernist movements including the Bauhaus to postmodern examples such as Pop and Op Art. Students will look at the current trend of collaborations between artists and major labels (such as Richard Prince and Takashi Murakami for Louis Vuitton and Zaha Hadid for Chanel), as well as designers such as Karl Lagerfeld and Tom Ford making works of art.
CARING FOR WORKS OF ART
EXPERIENCE ART HISTORY
From antiquity to contemporary art, this course combines historical lectures with a close examination of works of art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cloisters, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art. I. The course provides a framework for understanding the progression of styles in Western art and sharpens the student’s eye toward a nuanced appreciation of the materiality of art.
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LONDON PROGRAMMES: Please contact: admissions@sothebysinstitute.com or  +44 (0) 207 462 3232
NEW YORK PROGRAMMES: Please contact: publicprogramsNY@sothebysinstitute.com or +1 212.517.3929