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Art History: Egyptian to Pop Art

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Date
November 5 – December 17, 2025
Duration
6 Weeks
Program
Online Courses
Mode of Learning
Online - Instructor Led
Price
Price
$1,590
Early Booking Rate
$1,430
Early booking rate for Nov 5 class ends Sep 17. Other terms subject to regular rate.
Language
English
Topic
Art History
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+1 646-438-7268 online@sia.edu

From Egypt’s mythic symbolism to Warhol’s pop sensibility, this course explores significant artists and examines key art objects that illustrate and explain the unfolding of Western art history.

Course lectures provide diverse contexts and ways of looking and interpreting art objects with an emphasis on developing an independent and confident approach to seeing — and finding meaning in — works of art. This course guides participants through the process of how to analyze, interpret, and communicate effectively about art.

Students Will Learn

  • To assess and interpret significant artists and key art objects independently.
  • To appreciate and critique a wide variety of works of art.
  • To accurately date works of art and to define the essential characteristics of significant paintings, movements, and individual artists in Western art history.

Highlights

Flexible & Interactive Learning

Engage with weekly recorded lectures and faculty-led discussions designed to offer a dynamic and flexible online learning experience.

Specialized Art World Knowledge

Build critical thinking skills and gain in-depth insight into key topics shaping today’s global art market.

Access to Industry Experts

Learn directly from industry professionals and receive personalized feedback to support your growth.

Sample Schedule

Week 1

Examine the arts of the ancient Mediterranean, from Egyptian pyramids to Greek sculpture.

Week 2

Uncover the arts of the Medieval period, with focus on objects, manuscripts, and architecture.

Week 3

Explore the Renaissance art and Baroque art movements.

Week 4

Examine 19th century art and the rise of Modernism.

Week 5:

Learn about early 20th century Modern art through a study of Cubism, Futurism, and Constructivism.

Week 6

Explore Post-WW2 art from Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art.

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Faculty

Adjunct Faculty, Online Courses

Georgia Krantz is an art historian with a focus on modern and contemporary art. She has taught at the New School and Pratt Institute as well as the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Jewish Museum, the International Center of Photography and other New York City institutions. She currently teaches graduate studies at the Interactive Telecommunications Program at Tisch/NYU. Krantz is also involved professionally in art education for people with disabilities, specializing in teaching people who are blind about art.

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About Flexible Courses

This flexible online course is delivered in weekly modules consisting of recorded lectures, instructor-guided discussion boards, and supplementary resources. The course will include a final project with personalized feedback from the course instructor. All participants will have read-only access to the course materials for an additional 90 days after the course end date.

Review the online course Terms and Conditions.

Course Completion

For successfully completing this course, you receive a verified Certificate of Completion from Sotheby’s Institute of Art as well as 2.6 IACET Continuing Education Units. *

Our digital certificates allow you to share new skills with various social media platforms, including LinkedIn. Successful completion is defined by each instructor in the course syllabus and consists, at the least, of regular, thoughtful participation in online activities and timely submission of assigned papers or projects.

*As an IACET Accredited Provider, Sotheby’s Institute of Art offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

Flexible Payment Plans

Flexible payment plans are available for individuals who register up to 3 weeks or more before the start of the course and are selected during the online registration process. For any questions, contact our admissions team at shortcourses@sia.edu.

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.

Please use this link to book a consultation time via phone or video call.

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