THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OFART AND ITS MARKETS

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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 creden-

tials needed for success in today’s worldwide art

markets and cultural institutions.

As a leading international centre for advanced art edu-

cation, 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, auc-

tion houses, and private collections around the globe.

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, offer-

ing students privileged access to the art world and its

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 cul-

tural 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 stu-

dents to develop professional expertise, critical think-

ing 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 practitio-

ners in the field.

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

London

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, mak-

ing their vibrant art markets and legendary cultural

resources readily available to the Institute’s students

and faculty.

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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, gradu-

ates, 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 profes-

sional 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 knowl-

edge base, curiosity, and strong visual and critical

skills.

Our approach is telescopic as well as microscopic:

students might find themselves discussing the sig-

nificance 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

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 cutting-

edge. 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

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Semester in London

Semester programmes combine academic study with

an insight into the professional art world. These fifteen-

week 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 tra-

ditional 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 differ-

ent 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.

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 study-ing 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 lec-tures 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 ramifica-

tions 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 pres-

ent 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, inves-

tigating 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 pro-

gramme 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 devel-

opment 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 investi-

gate 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 introduc-

tory but intensive, and requires no prior knowledge of

the field. It is suitable for students interested in acquir-

ing a strong foundation in western art history.

DECORATIVE ART AND DESIGN

This course combines an examination of the histori-

cal and stylistic development of Western European

decorative arts, design and interiors of the early sev-

enteenth century towards the end of the twentieth. It

is suited for those who wish to gain a working knowl-

edge of the decorative arts and twentieth century

design, and for students interested in interior design.

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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 pre-

views, 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 tutori-

als, 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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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 inter-

est 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 histori-

cal 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.

Summer Study in London

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 art-

ists; visits are made to artists’ studios, museums, sculp-

ture 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 extraor-

dinary 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 stylis-

tic 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 develop-

ments in Western European design and the decorative

arts. The course focuses on furniture, ceramics, glass

and metalwork, explored within the context of archi-

tecture 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 inten-

sive 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, cover-

ing 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 manage-

ment. 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.

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 publish-ers, 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 mar-ket. 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 confer-ences, and is a Founding Member of Professional Advisors to the International Art Market (PAIAM).

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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 develop-

ment 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, object-

based learning experience and on-going networking

opportunities.

Sample course offerings are listed below. Please note

that courses regularly change. Interested participants

should refer to our website at sothebysinstitute.com for

details.

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 learn-

ing in order to understand how the brush and tools

created a new kind of art experience. Additional ses-

sions will analyse the current market for Modern Art

and recent buying trends.

FOUNDATIONS IN THE HISTORY OF ART

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.

FOUNDATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY ART

This intensive five-day course provides a basis for the

analysis and interpretation of contemporary paint-

ings, 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 col-

lections, auction houses and other cultural resources.

The city’s proximity to major centres of American art

such as Philadelphia, Washington and Boston pro-

vides 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.

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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 chal-

lenging, 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 relation-

ships 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 pro-

vide first-hand information to reinforce and illustrate

what is taught in the classroom.

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

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 finish-

ing touches on a painting, or at Sotheby’s auction

house speaking with a specialist from the contempo-

rary 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 com-

munity of students, and the opportunity to explore the

very best of New York make Summer Study an experi-

ence 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

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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 speak-

ers, 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 four-

week 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.

THE NEW YORK ART SCENE: 1900 TO TODAY

This introduction to art in New York during the twen-

tieth 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 neighbor-

hoods 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 under-

standing 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 advi-

sors 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 understand-

ing of both contemporary art history and the newest

developments emerging in Basel, Berlin, Brooklyn,

and other important art markets. The series of lec-

tures 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 staff-

ing and sourcing artworks, and practice building sam-

ple exhibition schedules and related programming.

INTRODUCTION TO CURATING

This hands-on course provides an immersive encoun-

ter with curatorial practice in today’s art world.

Students will learn the skills needed to navigate this

exciting field, from developing relationships with art-

ists to writing exhibition proposals to installation plan-

ning 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 artist-

curator, the proliferation of biennials and art fairs, and

the growing significance of participatory and interac-

tive art.

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.

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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 fac-

ulty, 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 require-

ments and no application process for Summer Study

courses in New York.

Sample course offerings are listed on the follow-

ing page. Please note that courses regularly change.

Interested participants should refer to our website at

sothebyinstitute.com for more details.

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LEGAL ADVENTURES & MISADVENTURES IN THE ART WORLD

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.

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 col-

laborations 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.

ART COLLECTIONS: ACQUIRING AND

CARING FOR WORKS OF ART

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 real-

ize 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 consid-

erations associated with assembling and managing a

collection in today’s art market, with a focus on con-

temporary 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.

EXPERIENCE ART HISTORY

From antiquity to contemporary art, this course com-

bines 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.

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.

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