Sotheby’s Institute of Art – New York
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New York, NY 10022
Sotheby’s Institute of Art – London
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From paintings and furniture through to collage and postwar design, the distinctive character of the MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design is the emphasis on firsthand study of a wealth of art objects. The rigorous academic teaching equips students with sophisticated visual, critical and research skills, and extensive connoisseurship experience necessary to evaluate objects and to engage directly with the marketplace.
Local and global study trips allow privileged access to major art world players and events, including TEFAF and the prestigious Winter Antiques Show, at which New York MA Fine and Decorative Art and Design students undertake internships. Unparalleled training in authentication and visual acuity as well as core art business skills and extensive networking opportunities prepare students to enter the art world and fulfill their professional goals.
If you’re considering a career working closely with artworks, whether in an auction house, commercial gallery, art fair, museum, or as a consultant or independent researcher, take a look at the MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design and explore the links below to find out more.
Learn more about the MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design.
Meet Jonathan Clancy, MA Fine and Decorative Art Program Director at Sotheby’s Institute of Art – New York.
Find out why getting up close with old and modern Masters in Europe is vital for students of the MA at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London.
Alumni from the MA Fine and Decorative Art and Design go on to work in all corners of the art world. Read Erin-Marie Wallace’s story.
