This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the decorative arts, in relation to architecture and interiors and the wider cultural context, from c.1685 to the present day. Topics include the court art of Louis XIV, the influence of trade with the East, William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Deco and Modernism. The course concludes with an exploration of the plurality of approaches, including Pop, Postmodernism and conceptual design.

Lectures are reinforced by visits to museums, houses, dealers and previews of sales at Sotheby’s. A study tour to Paris is normally offered. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate to a wide range of careers in the art and interior design worlds.

We are delighted to announce that Semester courses are now validated as Continuing Professional Development by the University of Manchester.

Course dates
17 January - 6 May, 2011

Course fees
£7,150

For details on how to apply, please visit admissions page

Faculty
Jane Gardiner
Dr. Lis Darby


Sotheby's Institute of Art brochure/catalog
Download our brochure/catalog 2010-2011.

For more information on Semester programmes, please e-mail Federica Galoppo or call +44 (0) 20 7462 3241.