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SCPS.NYU.EDU/LIBERALARTS Appraisal Writing Workshop X03.9675/$360 S Sec. 1: Fri. Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Feb. 25–26 (2 sessions). Jane H. Willis, owner, Jane H. Willis Appraisal Service; certified member and former president, Appraisers Association of America. S Sec. 2: Wed. 6.45–8.45 p.m., Mar. 23– Apr. 20 (5 sessions). Jane H. Willis V Sec. 3: Wed. 6–8 p.m., Feb. 23–Mar. 23 (5 sessions). Mark Grove, art and antiques appraiser; accredited senior appraiser, American Society of Appraisers. Correctly written appraisals are a necessity in the arts appraisal profession. Learn how to approach, construct, and develop various types of written appraisals appropriate for their purpose and reflective of the highest current standards. This workshop focuses on insurance, damage/loss, estate, donation, equitable distribution, and inventory documents. Students receive hands-on assistance with projects. Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice for Personal Property Appraisers X03.9503/$435 M Sec. 1: Fri. Sat. 9 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Apr. 1–2 (2 sessions). Victor Wiener, independent appraiser; former executive director, Appraisers Association of America; and Gayle Skluzacek, president, Abigail Hartmann Associates, and certified instructor. V Sec. 2: Tues. 4–7 p.m., Feb. 15–Mar. 15 (5 sessions). Gayle Skluzacek V Sec. 3: Wed. 4–7 p.m., Feb. 9–Mar. 9 (5 sessions). Gayle Skluzacek The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) sets a unified code of ethics and standards for appraisal report writing. This unique USPAP seminar, offered in cooperation with the Appraisers Association of America, concentrates on personal property appraising and prepares students for the USPAP examination offered at the course’s close. Passing this exam is proof of professional competence and commitment, and essential for those who intend to become professional appraisers. The curriculum follows the guidelines of the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation. NYU-SCPS AFFILIATION WITH THE APPRAISERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA An agreement between the NYU-SCPS Appraisal Studies Program and the Appraisers Association of America (AAA) offers students the following advantages: Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts (page 144), the AAA credits you with up to two years of work experience and exempts you from the theory and methodology section of the AAA certification examination. (Additional AAA criteria must be met.) The AAA recognizes the completion of individual courses as recertification points for renewing members. A $75 annual fee entitles students enrolled in the Appraisal Studies Program to become Student Affiliates; they receive free admission to the association’s monthly lectures; the association’s newsletter, The Appraiser; reduced registration for the association’s national conference and special seminars; and discounts on selected publications and videotapes. For more information, write to the Appraisers Association of America, 386 Park Avenue South, Suite 2000, New York, NY 10016 or call (212) 889-5404. Internship and Advanced Research Projects in Appraisal Studies X03.9642/$515G Sec. 1: Dates and hours to be arranged, Feb. 9– May 20 (10 sessions). Aleya Lehmann-Bench, executive director, Appraisers Association of America. Acquire practical experience during an internship with an appraiser of fine and decorative arts. A written project is due at the conclusion of each internship. The internship equals one 10-session elective and up to one year of additional work experience toward membership in the Appraisers Association of America. Applicants must have completed four required courses and two electives. To apply, send your transcript/ grade mailer and résumé to: Appraisal Studies Internship, NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies, 726 Broadway, 6th floor, New York, NY 10003. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2011. 10-session Appraisal Studies elective.H The Conservation and Science of Appraising X03.9820/$360 M Sec. 1: Fri. Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Mar. 25–26 (2 sessions). Jamie Martin, principal, Orion Analytical; forensic expert for auction houses, museums, and law enforcement agencies. Although assessing the value of objects involves connoisseurship and experience, scientific technologies are increasingly being called upon to aid in appraising objects. Advances in technology give scientists— and the appraisers using their services—a new range of tools to assess provenance and authenticity, from microscopy, spectroscopy, and direct dating to other methods for studying the internal structure of objects. Learn about the principal methods used in the field as science investigates the age, attribution, and authenticity of art objects. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. The Appraisal of Household and Personal Property X03.9822/$360 W Sec. 1: Wed. 6.45–8.45 p.m., Feb. 23– Mar. 30 (5 sessions). No class Mar. 16. Victoria Shaw-Williamson, consultant, Art Peritus; owner, Victoria Shaw- Williamson Associates. While much appraisal work concerns a specialization in a particular period or art medium, a significant portion is general residential household appraising. Learn the basics of appraising household contents, including fine art, furniture, silver, porcelain, rugs, antiques, and other collectibles. Learn the techniques and skills necessary to become a general appraiser and when and where to hire a specialist. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. The Fine Art of Printmaking X03.9534/$360 Sec. 1: Fri. Sat. 9.30 a.m.–5 p.m., Apr. 1–2 (2 sessions). Nigel Freeman, prints and drawings, Swann Galleries; and Todd Weyman, vice president and director–prints and drawings, Swann Auction Galleries, and appraiser, Antiques Roadshow. Sec. 2: Fri. Sat. 9.30 a.m.–5 p.m., Apr. 8–9 (2 sessions). Nigel Freeman and Todd Weyman V Sec. 3: Thurs. 6–8 p.m., Mar. 24–Apr. 21 (5 sessions). An introduction to old masters through 20th-century European and American prints and multiples, this course serves as a foundation in the methods used in the appraisal of prints. Learn to identify the modern artists most commonly encountered and recognize the media used, including etching, lithography, and screen print. Other topics include fakes and forgeries, how to research prices, and how to write a concise appraisal description. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. The Essential Guide to Appraising Silver X03.9834/$360 W Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.45–8.25 p.m., Mar. 31– Apr. 28 (5 sessions). Stanley Szaro, founder and co-owner, Lauren Stanley Gallery, major dealers in 19th and 20th-century American silver. V Sec. 2: Wed. 6–8 p.m., Mar. 23–Apr. 20 (5 sessions). Focusing primarily on American silver, this course explores the range of silver made in Europe and the United States from 1850 to the present. Learn about the basic changes in styles over different historic eras, technological changes, and differences in aesthetic criteria over time. The course also teaches how to appraise and set values for different forms of silverware, silver objects, and jewelry. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. Continental Pottery and Porcelain 1700-1850 X03.9537/$360 M Sec. 1: Fri. Sat. 10 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Mar. 25–26 (2 sessions). Letitia Roberts, former senior vice president and director–European ceramics and Chinese export porcelain, Sotheby’s. Trace the history, stylistic development, and influences on and of Continental ceramics over two centuries, concentrating on the products of Germany and France. The course focuses on connoisseurship; studying techniques for authentication; interpreting marks; determining condition; and establishing market value. Slideillustrated lectures are supplemented by a visit to either an auction house, gallery, or museum for a hands-on session. Tuition does not include museum fees. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. 18th- and 19th-Century Furniture: Materials, Construction, and Use X03.9604/$360 M Sec. 1: Fri. Sat. 9.30 a.m.–4.30 p.m., Apr. 1–2 (2 sessions). Philip D. Zimmerman, consultant, Boscobel Restoration and other institutions; senior curator, Winterthur Museum. Explore the history of furniture construction and decoration, and learn how to distinguish authentic period pieces from well-crafted reproductions. Gain an understanding of joints, woods, finishes, and tools and examine the ways in which evolving design requirements have affected methods of furniture construction. Students with a background in the technical innovations of the period learn how to assess period pieces from the inside out. A visit to an American furniture dealer for a workshop session is planned. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. M Meets at NYU Midtown Center, 11 W. 42nd St. S Meets in the Washington Square, Cooper Square, Union Square vicinity. W Meets at the Woolworth Building, 15 Barclay St. V Online course. G No discounts apply to this course. H Consult an advisor before registering. 5 WEB: SCPS.NYU.EDU E-MAIL: SCPSINFO@NYU.EDU
SCPS.NYU.EDU/LIBERALARTS NEW American Culture, American Decorative Arts and Antiques X03.9466/$360G M Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.45–8.25 p.m., Feb. 17– Mar. 24 (5 sessions). No class Mar. 17. Wendell Garrett, editor, The Magazine Antiques; senior vice president– American decorative arts, Sotheby’s. Tour the prominent ages in American furniture and decorative arts in this course, not-to-be missed by those interested in antiques, art history, art appraisal, and American history. Discussions cover not only the objects themselves but social, political, and architectural contexts, heightening appreciation. Learn how different stylistic eras arose; what was going on in American culture at the time; how American craftsmen, builders, and architects were influenced by the latest European styles; and what homegrown styles were developed in the United States. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. Introduction to Appraising American and British Furniture X03.8535/$360 V Sec. 1: Tues. 6–8 p.m., Mar. 22–Apr. 19 (5 sessions). Learn the essentials of appraising American and British furniture and acquire the skills necessary to judge their quality, authenticity, age, and value. Explore distinctions of style, the importance of French and English influences, and market values while studying examples of the Pilgrim Century, William and Mary, Queen Anne, Chippendale, federal, classical, and the 19th-century revival styles, as well as Continental influences. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. The Appraisal of Impressionist and Early 20th-Century Painting X03.9821/$360 M Sec. 1: Wed. 6.45–8.45 p.m., Feb. 23– Mar. 30 (5 sessions). No class Mar. 16. Sabine Wilson, independent art consultant, specializing in the appraisal of paintings. For decades, impressionist and early modern art has been at the center of the auction market and of many private collections. Learn the skills and techniques needed to appraise fine art—from the impressionists through the first years of 20th-century modern art, including expressionism, cubism, futurism, Dada, and the path to abstraction. Explore issues of distinctive style, art authentication, and the technologies that an appraiser can utilize when assessing work from these periods. The course also examines changing markets and trends as they relate to appraising modern paintings and other work from these movements. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. Modern Design in French Decorative Arts: Art Nouveau to Art Deco X03.9477/$360 M Sec. 1: Fri. Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Mar. 4–5 (2 sessions). Madeleine Deschamps, former instructor, L’Ecole du Louvre. The years 1900 to 1930 framed a period of innovative and influential modern design in France. The architecture of Guimard, the furniture of Majorelle, and the glasswork of Galle and Daum epitomize the art nouveau style and form the starting point of this two-day seminar that surveys the French decorative arts. Consider trends in the arts and in everyday life that led to the rise of art deco and the landmark Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes of 1925, when Ruhlmann, Jean-Michel Frank, Chareau, and Le Corbusier were designing interiors and furniture. Museum and gallery visits are planned. Tuition does not include museum fees. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. A Guide to Style and Ornament X03.9573/$360 S Sec. 1: Tues. 6.20–8.20 p.m., Feb. 15– Apr. 12 (8 sessions). No class Mar. 15. Louise Devenish, certified appraiser, Appraisers Association of America; principal, Louise Devenish Associates, appraisals and decorative arts consultants. An introduction to the visual vocabulary of style and ornament in the European and American decorative arts of the 17th through early 20th centuries, this slideillustrated course provides essential tools for good appraisal writing and determining the age and origin of an object. Learn to describe the decorative elements that have been carved, molded, painted, or applied to silver, porcelain, and furniture. Discuss methods of distinguishing between original forms and later revival derivations. Field trips are planned. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. A Grand Tour of New York City’s Finest Art and Antiques Galleries X03.9556/$360 Sec. 1: Tues. 10.30 a.m.–12.30 p.m., Mar. 22– Apr. 26 (6 sessions). Louise Devenish, certified appraiser, Appraisers Association of America; principal, Louise Devenish Associates, appraisals and decorative arts consultants. Step into New York City’s most glamorous carriage trade galleries, museums, and auction houses for a look at some of the finest art and antiques available in today’s market. Meet the principals of several galleries and learn how to recognize quality and determine current market value. In the past, venues included Bernard & S. Dean Levy, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Hirschl & Adler, Spanierman Gallery, S.J. Shrubsole, James Robinson, H.M. Luther, and Dalva Brothers. Galleries change each semester. Tuition does not include museum fees. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. Creating Public and Private Art Collections X03.9769/$360 M Sec. 1: Fri. Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Apr. 1–2 (2 sessions). Renée N. Vara, Uniformed Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, chief executive officer, Vara Fine Arts; former national art specialist and senior real property appraiser, Chubb Insurance Group. A broad range of organizations and corporations hire experts to create art collections for them. Learn exactly how to conceive of and create an art collection. Instruction covers how to define a collection and obtain, maintain, and display art. This course presents case studies; features guest speakers who have curated both public and private corporate collections; and includes a visit to one of New York City’s excellent collections. Tuition does not include museum fees. 5-session Appraisal Studies, Arts Administration, or Art Business elective. The Essential Guide to Contemporary Asian Art X03.8008/$360 S Sec. 1: Tues. 6.45–8.45 p.m., Mar. 22– Apr. 19 (5 sessions). Michael Cohn, Asian antiquities appraiser and dealer; co-chair, Appraisers Association of America’s national conference. Contemporary Asian art has become a vital part of the world art scene, with European and American museums and collectors increasingly buying in this market. China has made dramatic and exciting contributions to contemporary art, while Japan and Korea continue a longer tradition of modern and contemporary art. New players on the scene include India, whose new wealth and global reach is reflected in new art, while Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam have shown strength in attracting a global audience. Learn about the artists, aesthetics, and changing nature of the Asian art market. The instructor is an authority on Asian arts and antiquities. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. An Insider’s Look at Emerging Art and Artists X03.8124/$360 S Sec. 1: Wed. 5.30–7.30 p.m., Feb. 9–Mar. 2 (4 sessions). Renée N. Vara, Uniformed Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, chief executive officer, Vara Fine Arts; former national art specialist and senior real property appraiser, Chubb Insurance Group. Join us for two classes and three gallery talks to learn everything there is to know about up-to-the-minute trends and forces currently shaping the emerging art scene. This course focuses not only on the art itself, but also on the factors that contribute to aesthetic, cultural, and financial value. Explore the Chelsea gallery scene, auction house sales featuring emerging artists, and alternative areas that forge the careers of young artists, including the Lower East Side. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. NEW Appraising Estate Jewelry X03.9542/$360 M Sec. 1: Fri. Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Feb. 18–19 (2 sessions). Joyce Jonas, president emerita, American Society of Jewelry Appraisers; jewelry appraiser, Antiques Roadshow. Analyze the characteristics of 20th-century jewelry. Learn how to appraise this jewelry and how to identify the complex and powerful styles that were often parallel, overlapping, and affected by each other. Examples of late Victorian, art nouveau, Edwardian, Arts and Crafts, Vienna Secession, Jugendstil, art deco, 1930s and 1940s, and costume jewelry are discussed. Includes hands-on sessions. 5-session Appraisal Studies elective. Topics in Rare Book Collecting and Appraisal X03.8142/$525 Sec. 1: Mon. 6.30–8.30 p.m., Feb. 7–May 2 (10 sessions). No class Feb. 21, Mar. 14, and Apr. 18. Arthur Schwarz, rare book expert and collector. Delve into manuscripts, typography, paper, and printing methods. Topics include four areas of book collecting: English and American literature, fine press books and modern first editions, illustrated books, and books outside the Anglo-American tradition. Three sessions are held at the Grolier Club; others are at papermaking and printing facilities, three rare book libraries, and the premises of two prominent dealers. Suggested preparation: Collecting and Appraising Rare Books/X03.8047 or equivalent experience in the field. 10-session Appraisal Studies elective. Problems in Authenticating Works of Art X03.9608/$360 Sec. 1: Wed. 6.20–8 p.m., Feb. 23– Mar. 30 (5 sessions). No class Mar. 16. Paul Himmelstein, partner, Appelbaum & Himmelstein; conservator. Issues of authentication are among the most problematic confronting the arts professional. This course—designed for appraisers, art dealers, art historians, and art insurance adjusters—focuses on the relationship between an artwork’s condition and authenticity; techniques used to detect previous restoration and conservation treatment; methods available to distinguish forgeries and reproductions; and the importance of proper environment and care in preserving authenticity. Classes meet in a conservation laboratory where students can examine works of art undergoing conservation treatment. Suggested preparation: An Introduction to the Examination and Conservation of Works of Art/X03.9521. 5-session Appraisal Studies or Arts Administration elective. 6 WEB: SCPS.NYU.EDU E-MAIL: SCPSINFO@NYU.EDU
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