LONDON, ENGLAND - The Victorian Society

accolaDEs froM lonDon anD nEwport suMMEr scHools aluMni
“The programme exceeded my expectations. The lectures were
beautifully dovetailed and gave a matrix of information about
buildings, architects, and the gardens. Leaves one wanting more!”
Jeffry Haworth
registered architect, national trust
“The London Summer School was a milestone in my study of
architecture and decorative arts. It was an extraordinary
experience.”
Kerri rubman
Heritage writer-editor-researcher
“The environment created by sharing such an intense experience with
people of similar interests, yet who pursue them in such varied ways,
enriched the entire program.”
Elizabeth clingerman
Huntington library, ca
application inforMation
• To apply to either Summer School, please complete the application with the required materials.
Applications are to be received no later than March 1, 2013. Notifications will be sent by the
first week in April.
• Acceptance will be based on the applicant’s experience, a written statement, and letters of
recommendations. The Summer Schools Committee looks for students with varied backgrounds
and interests who will profit from the curriculum and contribute to an enjoyable and enriching
experience. An attempt will be made to achieve a balance of graduate students, professionals
and non-professionals.
• The course is academically rigorous. There is little free time during the program; the pace is
physically demanding and there are many walking tours.
application instructions
suMMEr scHools application forM
Indicate for which school you are applying:
o newport summer school
o london summer school
Name:
“The program was relevant to my professional work and personal
research interests. Dr. Wilson’s knowledge has such breadth and
depth; the Summer School is like a semester-long course
consolidated into 11 days.”
Jackie Killian
curatorial assistant, cooper-Hewitt, national Design Museum b
“The opportunity to tour private homes was invaluable, as was the
amount of information provided through these visits.”
charles sable
Henry ford Museum, curator
Address: City: State: Zip:
Telephone (day): Telephone (evening): Fax:
E-mail: Occupation:
Applying for a scholarship: o Yes o no
“The program’s perfect balance of lectures and study tours has
provided a wonderful contextual framework for my research as a
specialist in Victorian art. I cannot recommend the program enough
as an opportunity to learn about one of the most architecturally rich
cities in America, if not the world.”
anna Bonewitz, Graduate student
History of art and architecture, university of Virginia
• The Victorian Society in America does not discriminate with regard to age, sex, race, or national
origin.
• The Victorian Society in America sponsors the Summer Schools. Upon acceptance, all students
must be members of the national Victorian Society in America. A membership in the Alumni
Association of the Victorian Society Summer Schools that expires in January 2014 is given upon
completion of the program.
For further information about The Victorian Society in America Summer Schools
contact the Summer Schools Administrator at vsasummerschools@gmail.com.
Every course participant must be a current member of the national Victorian society in america. if you are not currently a national member you will need to join or renew
prior to beginning the program, either online at www.victoriansociety.org or by phone (215) 636-9872.
• Complete the application form below.
• Attach your resume with other supporting materials you would like the Selection Committee
to review.
• Write a one-page essay discussing why you would like to attend the Summer School.
• Arrange for a letter of professional recommendation from a person familiar with your work
which addresses your experience and background/qualifications and how you might benefit
from the program to be sent directly to the address shown below. This letter must be
received no later than March 1, 2013.
• If applying for a scholarship, submit a second letter of recommendation from a professional
source, which must address your scholarship need; the Summer School Scholarship
Application Form (available at the Victorian Society web site: www.victoriansociety.org); a
copy of your 2012 Federal Income Tax Return Form 1040; and a personal statement outlining
your need for financial aid.
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• Send the application materials and $50 non-refundable application fee payable to
The Victorian Society in America Summer Schools to:
Jennifer Carlquist, Administrator
The Victorian Society in America Summer Schools
1636 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-5404
Phone (612) 280-7823 • E-mail: vsasummerschools@gmail.com
Successful candidates will pay non-refundable deposits upon notification of being
selected: $250 for non-scholarship students and $100 for scholarship students.
The deposit for scholarship students is not covered by scholarships.
completed applications must be received by March 1, 2012.
Member of the Victorian Society in America: o Yes o no
Member of the Alumni Association of the Victorian Society Summer Schools: o Yes o no
Member of Victorian Society Chapter:
Name of Chapter
o Yes o no
A separate scholarship application must be submitted along with a copy of your 2011 Federal Income Tax Return Form 1040. Scholarships are available based on
financial need to professionals, students, and independent researchers engaged in the field of architectural history or preservation, history of fine and decorative arts,
conservation, stewardship of historic public building, and related aspects of the 19 th Century. Please download the scholarship application form at
www.victoriansociety.org or contact the Summer School Administrator for the form and for further information.
The Victorian Society in America Summer Schools
STUdIES IN ARChITECTURE, dECoRATIVE & FINE ARTS, dESIgN ANd LANdSCApE
ThE 33Rd ANNUAL
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American Summer School
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
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“The Summer Schools demonstrate compellingly that the
Victorians are truly the first ‘Moderns.’ More than most of
us realize, our physical world – and also our worldview –
were shaped profoundly by them.”
Peter Trippi
President,
Projects in 19th-Century Art, Inc.
“The interdisciplinary approach – with city planning,
architecture, interior design, art and decorative arts –
combined with the history of economics, urban development
and social transformation is essential to understanding the
Victorian Era.”
Helene Kaberg
Curator, National Museum, Stockholm
ThE 39Th ANNUAL
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London Summer School
LONDON, ENGLAND
May 31 - June 9, 2013 June 29 - July 14, 2013
VictoribThe
an Society in America
invites you to study 19th century architecture and culture in its internationally
recognized Summer Schools in Newport, Rhode Island and London,
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England.
“Victorian is a broad term that encompasses a diverse array of architecture, design, decorative
arts, and art of the 19th Century. It embraces approaches that can be considered conservative
with revivals, but also a sensibility that is modern in the creation of new forms, spaces, and
ideas. Understanding Victorian is an essential background to 20th century modernism.”
Richard Guy Wilson
The Summer Schools were established 38 years ago under the aegis of the legendary architectural
historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner.
The curriculum focuses on the various facets of 19 th and early 20 th century architecture and material
culture. Through lectures, site visits, and tours of important buildings – many of which are not open to
the public – students acquire a comprehensive understanding of the aesthetic, social, economic, and
political forces that shaped our modern age.
Over 1,700 students have attended the Summer Schools. The diverse backgrounds of the students
promote the exchange of ideas and make possible a global network of contacts.
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The Newport and
London Summer
Schools have been
approved by the
American Institute of
Architects for contiuing
education credits.

THE GILDED AGE
The 33 rd Annual American Summer School
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
May 31 - June 9, 2013 b
Ochre Court Staircase.
Richard Morris Hunt Architect.
Photo by Edward Heimiller.
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Isaac Bell House. McKim, Mead & White Architects.
Photo by Richard Guy Wilson.
Course director Richard guy Wilson and a distinguished roster of experts and scholars provide a survey of the
19 th century with special emphasis on Newport, the “queen” of American resorts. Through lectures and tours
of private and public buildings in Newport and the surrounding area, the architecture, landscape architecture,
city planning, fine and decorative arts, and interior design of the 19 th century are examined. The course also
addresses issues of restoration and the preservation of structures.
guest Lecturers
Past distinguished guest lecturers include: Pauline
Metcalf, Paul Miller, John Tschirch, and James
Yarnell.
Tours and Field Trips
Tours within Newport include visits to the Colonial
buildings; the Shingle style, Colonial Revival and
Beaux Arts cottages such as Chateau-sur-Mer,
Kingscote, the Breakers, Ochre Court, and Marble
House; the Casino and resort facilities; and various
19 th Century churches and gardens.
Field trips have included visits to Providence and
tours of various buildings and museum, the Slater
Mill in Pawtuckett, Fall River mills, the major
buildings located in New Bedford and Fairhaven,
Massachusetts, and Jamestown and Watch Hill, RI.
Location
The program is based in Salve Regina University in
Newport, Rhode Island. The campus, located on
the Cliff Walk, is comprised of summer cottages
built at the turn of the century. Students are
housed in Ochre Lodge, designed by Dudley
Newton in 1890.
Entrance to the Martha Karolik House.
Ogden Codman Architect. Photo by Chelsea Bruner.
director
Course Director Richard Guy Wilson is
Commonwealth Professor and Chair, Architectural
History at the University of Virginia. He is the
author of The Colonial Revival House: McKim,
Mead & White, Architects; and the AIA Gold Medal;
co-author of The American Renaissance, 1867-1917
and The Machine Age in America, 1918-41; and
editor of Victorian Resorts and Hotels. Professor
Wilson is the principal author and editor of
Buildings of Virginia: Tidewater and Piedmont.
The Newport Colony House. Richard Munday Architect.
Photo by Richard Guy Wilson.
Chateau-Sur-Mer. Richard Morris Hunt Architect. Photo by Shannon Schaefer. Hypotenuse House. Richard Morris Hunt Architect. Photo by Chelsea Bruner.
Tuition
The tuition fee of $2,300 includes accommodations,
entrance fees, bus transportation while on tour,
some meals and receptions. Scholarships are
available. A Victorian Society membership is
required for non-members. Travel to and from
Newport is not included.
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Tile Detail, Arab Hall, Leighton House.
George Aitchison Architect.
PIONEERS OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
39 th Annual American Summer School
LONDON, ENGLAND
June 29 - July 14, 2013
Course director Ian Cox and a distinguished roster of experts and scholars provide a comprehensive survey of
Victorian and Edwardian architecture, interior design and decorative arts. The course also touches on the
history and growth of London and issues of preservation and the restoration of historic buildings. A highlight
of the Summer Schools is the mid-course tour of the north of England led by former director gavin Stamp.
guest Lecturers
Past distinguished guest lecturers include: Patrick
Bade, Alan Crawford, Rosemary Hill, Peter Howell,
Tim Jones, Andrew Sanders, Gavin Stamp, and
Robert Thorne.
Tours & Field Trips
Important site visits in London include the New
Palace of Westminster, All Saints Margaret Street,
the Foreign Office, the Victoria and Albert Museum,
St. Pancras Station, Leighton House, Linley
Sambourne House, Red House, and private London
clubs.
The trip to the north includes visits to St. Giles’
Church in Cheadle, Manchester Town Hall,
Liverpool Cathedral, the Albert Dock in Liverpool,
Wightwick Manor and museums such as the Lady
Lever Art Gallery, Birmingham Museum and Art
Gallery. From London, day trips are taken to
Standen, Brighton, and Surrey, which include the
1890s country houses of Lutyens and Voysey.
Location
The program is based in London with a trip to the
north including Birmingham, Liverpool, and
Manchester.
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Westminster Palace. Charles Barry Architect. Detail of Watts Cemetery Chapel, Mary Watts Designer, Photo by
Arianna Kalian
St. Pancras Station. George Gilbert-Scott Architect.
Photo Courtesy of the Victoria University of Wellington Library.
Faculty
Course Director Ian Cox is Director of the London
Art Course at Christie's Education and former
Director of the Decorative Arts Summer School at
Christie's in New York. His most recent book, “Royal
Crown Derby Paperweights”, was published by
Richard Dennis in 2009. He has lectured regularly
for the Victorian Society of America. Dr. Gavin
Stamp, author of numerous books including
Britain’s Lost Cities and Memorial to the Missing of
Red House, Commissioned by William Morris, Philip Web
Architect, Photo by Stephen Ponder
Village of Port Sunlight, Wirral, England. Photo by Stephen Ponder.
the Somme, is an architectural historian, journalist,
and former lecturer at the Mackintosh School of
Architecture. He will lead the tour of the North.
Tuition
The tuition fee of $4,500 includes accommodations,
entrance fees, receptions, bus transportation,
breakfast and dinner. Scholarships are available. A
Victorian Society membership is required for nonmembers.
Travel to and from London is not
included.