Formation : Master in History and Business of Art and Collecting
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- Durée : 0 Jour
- Type : En centre (inter)
- Diplômant : Oui
- Prix H.T. € :
17000.00
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- The course is intended for students who wish to extend their knowledge of art history and develop the practical and research skills essential for working in today’s international art market.
- Pré-requis :
- Students must comply with the University of Warwick entrance requirements for acceptance on the postgraduate diploma. They must have a 2.1 or higher at B.A. Honors level or have completed the first three years of the European degree (Titre niveau II). Students with relevant experience or different qualifications can be accepted with the approval of the chair of the validation committee.
- There are two principal strands studied throughout the year- the History of Collecting 1500-1900 and The Art Market Today : theory and practice. Studies in art history focus on developing visual analysis and research skills through visits and seminars. Lectures on the history of collecting enable students to widen their understanding of the historical and cultural context surrounding the creation and collecting of a work of art. The study of art markets in Europe from the Renaissance onwards provides a fascinating account of the economics and politics of patronage and collecting.
YEAR ONE takes place in four European art centres : Paris, London, Florence and Brussels. The course is divided chronologically, with studies in Paris covering the period from the Renaissance to the patronage of Louis XIV, while those in London cover the developments of the art markets in Paris and London in the 18th and 19th centuries. In Paris students are introduced to basic concepts of collecting and the art market. In Florence, an intensive two-week study trip provides a fascinating case study of Medici patronage and collecting. In the spring, there is a further two-week study of Flemish art and collecting in Brussels. This is timed to coincide with the famous Maastricht art fair as part of the art market studies. The international character of the programme allows students to study works of art in situ while also coming into contact with four different art markets
YEAR TWO continues study in London, developing the two strands of business and collecting. Teaching is student-led through seminars and case-study workshops.
Historic Art Market : methodology sessions develop crucial areas for the understanding of the art market, such as economic and social theories of consumption. Students choose from various specialist options on collecting and the art market 1500-1900. Among the options available are, ‘Collecting and Display in the 17th century’ ; ‘The art market in Paris and London in the 18th century’ ; ‘The Salon and the Art Market for Paintings in the 19th century’ ; ‘Collecting the Decorative Arts in the 19th century.’
The Art Market Today : Theory and Practice
All students take part in the workshops, which will cover case studies on legal, conservation and marketing issues. Three days are spent on writing a business plan. From February, students work on their MA dissertations, which can develop their interests in the historic or contemporary art markets.
Complementing the art historical studies, the business strand of the course concentrates on those aspects of the art market that most affect collectors -questions of authenticity and responsibility, art law, including restitution and copyright, the movement of art, financial investment, conservation, the relationships between business and the arts. Participants to the programme include dealers and auction house experts, museum curators, journalists, art consultants and restorers.
- Each semester (October – January in Paris or March – July in London) can be taken individually and the diploma can also be taken on a part-time basis. Credits from each module can be carried onto the next module.
Students not wishing to take the diploma may be accepted onto the course as auditors.
WHY The study of collecting
> The history of collecting involves approaching the history of art from the point of view of the collector or patron, integrating the study of the fine and decorative arts in their historical context. The study of collections and collectors enables us to understand the purpose for which a work of art was created, why it was collected and how it was displayed. It also helps us to understand the alterations or additions that may have been made, why works of art were copied, or even faked. Studies begin with the object itself so that students learn the importance of techniques and materials at different times.
Provenance has become an integral part of the history of a work of art, adding to its interest, importance and price, as well as its increasing importance in securing the authenticity and the validaty of title of a work of art. Training in the use of archival and research sources for the history of collecting provides essential tools for the future cataloguer, expert or art consultant.
THE ART MARKET TODAY
> Even in today’s international world, the art markets of Europe vary considerably, developing their own specific characteristics and mechanisms. The fluctuating nature of the contemporary art world has introduced many new aspects to the art market that can no longer be learned just through working. Theft, restitution and problems of moving works of art stress the importance of understanding financial and legal issues. Exhibitions and international fairs, the auction houses and dealers all play a role in defining what and how works of art are available.
By living in four different European cities, students learn through active participation how these different markets function and are introduced to major players in each country. Through internships students develop their personal skills and interests.
01/10/2008 au 30/06/2009 (75)
