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Art History: Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism

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New York
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Art History: Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism

This course starts with Romanticism and addresses the need for new means of expression that reflected the modern age in the mid-19th century, via Barbizon and the realism of Manet and Courbet.

The ways in which the Impressionists reevaluated ways of seeing and their realisation in painting is followed by an overview of the variety that was the hallmark of the Post-Impressionists. The radicalism of the early 20th century in the form of movements such as Cubism, Futurism and Surrealism is explored and the final class looks at the changes wrought by the Second World War and the emergence of Abstract Expressionism in New York.

  • Price
    $850
    Early Booking Rate
    $790
    if registered by March 1, 2025
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  • Date
    Summer | May 27 - July 1
  • Time
    Tuesday evenings 6:30pm – 7:45pm EST
  • Duration
    6 Weeks
  • Location
    New York
  • Topics
    • Art History
  • Language
    English
  • Contact Admissions
    shortcourses@sia.edu +1 646-438-7268

Faculty

Morgan Falconer

Faculty, MA Contemporary Art, New York

Morgan Falconer is a critic 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, published by Phaidon in March 2015.

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  • Course Completion

    Course Completion

    Course participants take away in-depth and valuable insight into the current and future art world. Those who successfully complete their course will receive a certificate of completion from Sotheby’s Institute of Art.

    Sotheby’s Institute of Art course participants come from all over the world, from a wide variety of backgrounds. As they study, travel, and explore the art world alongside each other throughout the program, fierce and long-lasting collaborations are frequently born. Individuals who complete these courses join our network of over 8,000 past participants around the globe who hold top positions at renowned art organizations.

  • Requirements

    Requirements

    English Language Requirement
    Course participants should be proficient in written and spoken English and be able to participate in group discussions and presentations in English. It is recommended that participants have the equivalent level of IELTS score of 6.0 /TOEFL score of 78 IBT, however evidence of test scores is not required to register.

    Age Requirement
    Courses are open to participants 18 years of age or older, however, we prefer that students have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience to be able to properly engage in the course.

    For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions.

  • Book a Consultation

    Book a Consultation

    We encourage interested individuals to book a consultation time with a member of our admissions team to learn more about this course and our registration process.

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