This intensive 4-week course explores the diverse arts of Asia from its origins until the present day. The course includes an analysis of Asian art and its increasingly important position in the global art market, examining works of art from India, the Middle East, China, Japan and Korea.

The fourth week of the course focuses on the turbulent but exciting period of the twentieth century and culminates with contemporary Chinese, Japanese and Korean art, enabling students to develop a better understanding of the regions’ key contemporary artists. Visits to leading museums and galleries complement the classroom-based lectures.

This course is also available in one-week modules:

Week 1: Art of India and the Middle East
Week 2: Art of China
Week 3: Art of Japan and Korea
Week 4: Contemporary Asian Art

Course dates
21 June - 16 July, 2010

Course fees
Tuition: £650 per week or £2,500 for four weeks

Faculty
Dr. Anne Farrer

Academic Credits
The Summer Study courses can be accredited through your university based on prior approval. For students at postgraduate level wishing to apply, tutors will allocate additional projects and grade on a higher level

Accommodation
Sotheby’s Institute of Art reserves a certain number of rooms near the Institute for the duration of the Summer Study courses. There will be several options depending on student needs. Updated costs and details will be available soon.

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For further information on Summer Study in London courses, please contact Martin Williams, tel. +44 (0)20 7462 3249 or click here to send an email.