Description

The art history of China, Japan and Korea from the Neolithic to the present day is the focus of this programme, designed for those who wish to become Asian art specialists.

The course offers an art historical training in key features and concepts, encouraging students to make cross-cultural links in the art history of East Asia. Teaching focuses on an object-based approach and is organised into three strands: ritual and religious art, decorative art and pictorial art. Another unique aspect to this programme is the additional knowledge of auction house, art market, museum and gallery practices which equip students for professional careers within the Asian art field.

Graduates go on to pursue a variety of careers within the academic, museum and auction house world as well as opening their own specialist galleries. Handling sessions and study visits include visits to major collections in London and Germany as well as a longer study trip to East Asia. Students with no prior background in Asian art may consider our summer courses in Asian and our 15-week Semester course, Arts of Asia.

Highlights

Academic Year: 1 September 2011 - 31 October 2012

Semester 1
September - December, 2011
* Ritual and religious art
* Decorative art
* Pictorial art (paintings and prints)
* Three-day study visit to Europe

Semester 2
January - June, 2012
* Decorative art
* Pictorial art (paintings and prints)
* Study trip to East Asia

Semester 3
June - October, 2012
* Dissertation (MA only).

Students prepare a dissertation under the supervision of their tutor.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

40,000

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Sotheby's Institute of Art's Mission Statement

For forty years, Sotheby's Institute of Art has been preparing students for distinguished careers in the international art world. Today, Sotheby's Institute of Art comprises academic centres in London, New York, and Singapore. Its international focus reflects a commitment to interactive hands-on education that draws creatively upon the resources of important art centres worldwide.

Year Founded

1968