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Antiquity has provided a standard by which all subsequent periods have tended to be judged. The Jenkins Venus was thought during the neoclassical period to be the embodiment of love and beauty, so fundamental to contemporary ideas of art appreciation.

This tender image of Marie-Thérèse Gaillard of 1894 is executed in pastel. The sitter was the daughter of a friend and patron of the painter who also acquired works by Renoir, Cicely, and Degas among others. Modigliani’s Nu Couché epitomises his style which he constructed from primitive and modern sources creating an abstraction which went to the very essence of his subject. Nu Couché sold for over $26million at Christie’s New York in 2003. Painted at the same time as the Orangerie friezes, Monet escaped even the restraints of Impressionism to reach a unity with his subject that is intoxicating and is the culmination of his career. Le bassin aux nymphéas sold for over $40million at Christie’s London in 2008. Egon Schiele was introduced to the Wiener Werkstätte by Gustav Klimt. His haunting portraits and contorted drawings were greatly admired by the artists of the Vienna Secession.
The master’s thesis involves the study of original works of art and the use of primary source documents in order to formulate original critical arguments. The connoisseurship seminar involves object based learning and field studies where you are actually able to go behind the scenes at some of the art world’s foremost museums and institutions. Works in different media are explored in varying contexts. Students address questions of quality and meaning, originality and authenticity. Students regularly use Christie’s salerooms where a large staff of experts and facilities for close examination of works of art at close hand are available.

Continuing Education Modern & Contem

Christie's Education, New York offers two program options for those who are unable or do not wish to commit to a full-time degree: a Certificate in Modern and Contemporary Art in New York and the Christie's Art Business Course.

Modern & Contemporary Art in New York


This part-time certificate program combines academic study of modern and contemporary art with wide-ranging exposure to the vibrant New York art world.  Beginning in September and ending in early June, the certificate program runs parallel to the full-time graduate program and is divided into fall, winter, and spring terms.

Curriculum:

  • Students attend the Modern Art Survey lecture course, which meets every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning.  Team-taught by the Christie’s Education faculty and respected scholars from other institutions, these lectures chronicle the evolution of modern and contemporary art from 1850 to the present.
  • Students also attend the certificate seminar one afternoon per week.  Led by a Christie’s Education professor, this intimate gathering sometimes meets in the classroom, but mostly entails field studies to art-related sites in and around New York.  Students visit artist studios, conservation labs, exhibitions, and private collections, among other venues.
  • Students may also attend weekly Art Business sessions, out-of-town field trips (taken once per term), and special topic lectures.

Certificate:
Students may elect to perform academic work and receive a certificate at the end of the program if they have satisfied the requirements.  They may also attend the lectures and seminars without the pressure of academic work, but no certificate will be awarded.

Entry Requirements:
While no formal interview is required, applicants are encouraged to meet with a member of the Admissions Committee as part of their application process. Any queries should be addressed to the Admissions Committee at christieseducation@christies.edu.

 

Christie's Art Business Course


Christie’s Education, New York is pleased to announce an innovative new program: the Christie’s Art Business Course.

The Christie’s Business of Art Course is designed for both art professionals and newcomers to the field who wish to gain the knowledge they need to thrive in today’s highly competitive art world.

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Modern and Contemporary Art In New York

2011-2012 Course Dates

Orientation Week

September 6 – 9, 2011

Fall Term

September 12 – November 11, 2011

Winter Term

January 3 – March 16, 2012

Spring Term

April 9 – June 1, 2012

 

Course Fees

Admission Application Fee $35
Tuition $20,072
Library and Media Fee $463
Student Registration and Services Fee $555

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