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Photography as Investment: Collecting and Connoisseurship CONN_ART 101-0
Photography plays an important role in our everyday lives, cultural experience, and knowledge of the world. However ubiquitous the photographic image, photographs remain an important collection and investment opportunity. As a major center for photography, Chicago offers world-class collections and galleries representing established and emerging photographers. The course will begin by examining works by early 20th century masters of photography including Alfred Stieglitz, Paul Strand, Edward Weston, and Harry Callahan and move through a wide variety of practitioners including some of the latest photographers whose works are on the cutting edge of their field. The class includes several tours of local galleries and discussions on how to begin a collection.
Tuition:$495.00
This course is not currently being offered.
Oriental Rugs CONN_ART 102-0
Do you know a kelim from a Kashan? Can you discern the hallmarks of a rug from Nepal versus one from Romania? This course illuminates the confusing but beautiful world of oriental rugs, their history and tradition, care and preservation, and of course, their hugely disparate value.
*Schedule Notes:
Class will meet at 405 Church Street in Evanston for the first session--remaining sessions will be held at Minasian Rugs in Evanston
19th Century American Painting CONN_ART 105-0
A survey of major movements in 19th century American painting will be explored including: landscape painting from Hudson River to Rocky Mountain Schools; realism in history and portraiture; and genre painting. In every category, the national phenomenon will also be illustrated by local and regional artists, whose work is likely to appear in today's market.
Additional Information:
Two field trips are planned: one to a Chicago gallery and one the Union League of Chicago.
Course Materials:
TEXTBOOK Hughes, Robert. American Visions: The Epic History of Art in America. (Any edition) SUGGESTED READINGS Baigell, Matthew. A Concise History of American Painting. (1984) Bjelajac, David. American Art, a Cultural History (2000) Craven, Thomas. American Art, History and Culture (2003) Flexner, James T. First Flowers of Our Wilderness, the Colonial Period (1947) America's Old Masters (1939) The Light of Distant Skies 1760-1835 (1954) That Wilder Image: The Native School of American Painting (1962) Grosclose, Barbara. 19th Century American Art (2000) Novak, Barbara. American Painting in the 19th Century (any edition) Pohl, Frances. Framing America: A Social History of American Art (2002)
American Folk Art CONN_ART 106-0
American folk art, once a New England specialty, has become a significant part of the antique market, the auction calendar, and American art history. This class will begin with the traditional categories:16th-to-19th century painters and craftsmen, both professional and amateur. The special problems of conservation and authenticity will be considered in paper, textiles ,and furniture. We will visit a gallery and discuss individual research. The newest collecting area - 20th century "outsider" artists - will receive special attention.
Tuition:$495.00
This course is not currently being offered.
Tomorrow's Antiques CONN_ART 107-0
While no one has a crystal ball to predict the hot collectables of tomorrow, experts in the field can teach us to recognize trends and developments. Learn how to get ahead of the curve while exploring how the antique market works.
Tuition:$495.00
This course is not currently being offered.
Art, Auction and Dealing CONN_ART 111-0
The auction industry is one of the main engines that drives the Art and Antiques market. Art and Antiques Dealers fuel much of the buying and selling through auctions. Explore the inner working of this industry and follow the history of an item from its creation to its ultimate place in a collection. Through lectures and on site gallery visits, students will gain real world insights into this dynamic industry.
Tuition:$495.00
This course is not currently being offered.
History of Residential Interiors CONN_ART 113-0
This course will examine American residential interior design from the 1870s through the 1960s and its allied decorative arts, including furniture, objects, wall finishes and door and window treatments. The emphasis is on the architectural and decorative styles, both high and common, prevalent in the U.S. with a close look at their European, Middle Eastern and Asian influences. A field trip will be included.
One of the first questions to ask when looking at the fine and decorative arts is, "What is it made of?" Is it bronze, plaster, wood, ivory or bone? Explore the materials and techniques involved in the creation of the fine and decorative arts. Understand the terms used to describe style and ornament from the Renaissance through the 20th century. This class through discussion and a day spent up-close with objects at the Art Institute of Chicago will lay a foundation for understanding the vocabulary of the art world.
Additional Information:
Students should be prepared to pay their own admission to the Art Institute ($12) and provide their own lunches.
Tuition:$495.00
This course is not currently being offered.
Art of the Print CONN_ART 115-0
Art of the Print will survey printmaking in the western world, from its beginning until the late 20th century. Woodcuts and engravings of the 15th century will start the first class. Then we will see etchings as Rembrandt created a new art. The second class will be held in the print workshop of Anchor Press at Columbia College, providing the close-up experience essential to the field. The third class session takes us from the Renaissance in France and Italy to French Impressionism. The fourth class introduces the extraordinary range of the last 100 years: the Etching Revival, natural history prints, modern prints from Picasso to Pop Art. The last session will be the best: a private visit to the Department of Prints and Drawings at the Art Institute.
Tuition:$495.00
This course is not currently being offered.
Art and the Market CONN_ART 116-0
This intensive three-day course will discuss a different topic each day relating to the art market. The first day concentrates on the business of art and how the economy affects markets and trends. On the second day, students will learn about what to anticipate when opening up a private business. The discussion will dive beyond the appraising profession, to include brokering, consulting, and authenticating. On the last day, the class will examine how the Internet has revolutionized the art market and brought great resources as well as tremendous challenges to the field of appraising.
Tuition:$495.00
This course is not currently being offered.
Contemporary Art CONN_ART 117-0
This course will examine the dynamics of the contemporary art market. Participants will learn about both the primary and secondary markets through a curriculum that will include slide lectures, conversations with visiting contemporary artists and auction house specialists, and field trips to contemporary art galleries.
Tuition:$495.00
This course is not currently being offered.
Advanced Oriental Rugs: Persian Rugs and Carpets CONN_ART 118-0
This course goes into considerable depth on Persian rugs and carpets, concentrating on four major categories: tribal rugs, cottage industry rugs, workshop pieces and court carpets, with an emphasis on their history, manufacture, and design elements. Hundreds of examples will be viewed and discussed in detail. After taking this course you will feel more confident in discussing and identifying various classic and modern Persian rugs through their distinctive design elements and varying weave techniques.
Additional Information:
Prerequisite: Students should have taken a beginning course on Oriental rugs or have a good working knowledge of the topic.
Tuition:$495.00
This course is not currently being offered.
Finding Treasures: Jewelry Inside and Out CONN_ART 119-0
Whether a personal property appraiser, a gems and jewelry appraiser, a collector, or an aficionado of estate or garage sales, gain a basic ability to recognize methods of jewelry construction, interpret quality marks, separate fine' jewelry from costume, and spot high-value collectible costume jewelry. This experiential workshop will include the chance to handle fine and collectible costume jewelry, apply the correct terms to the major component parts of rings, earrings, necklaces and brooches. Discover techniques to quickly identify glass imitation from potentially valuable gemstones, separate cultured peals from imitation or faux' simulates, and bakelite jewelry from lucite jewelry. You'll explore the difference between karat gold, gold-filled, gold-plate, and platinum, palladium, white gold, silver, stainless steel and pot metal, discern what the clasps, catch and the pin stems tell us about the history of a brooch, and relate metal content to circa date.
Additional Information:
Please bring to class a 10-power loupe or magnifier and a small magnet. These items can be purchased at any jewelry supply store. Recommended Readings:Romero, Christie. (2002). Warman's Jewelry. Krause Publishing. ISBN 0-87349-328-1.
Appraisers in the area should know about the many arts and crafts produced in Chicago sine the mid-1900's. Painters and printmakers, ceramists and metalsmiths, from Prarie Style to Hairy Who, all have made the Chicago area a vibrant source for today's market. This course will deal with many media, beginning with images made during the era of rapid western expansion. These will range from explorers' drawings and paintings to the now highly collectible printed images in the popular media.
Tuition:$495.00
This course is not currently being offered.
Plunder and Provenance: The Burden of Collecting CONN_ART 121-0
This course examines the varied circumstances under which works of art have been acquired and collected over the centuries, and raises the question of provenance, the role an object's history of ownership should play in its acquisition. Selected case studies explore such disparate examples as the acquisition of the Elgin marbles, the plunder of art treasures by Napoleon's army, the confiscation of art works from museums and private collections during World War II, and the looting of ancient art and artifacts in Iraq. Selected readings offer contrasting points of view on the legitimacy of acquiring these objects, and class discussions give participants an opportunity to debate these issues and discuss their relevance to the acquisition of objects by private collectors and public institutions today.
National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) APPRAIS 100-0
The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) are promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of the Appraisal Foundation and are the generally accepted standards of practice for the profession. This course, which was developed specifically for personal property appraisers, covers the entire document with emphasis on the general rules and standard rules, standards pertaining to public trust, ethics, competency, jurisdictional exceptions and standards for written appraisal documents. This course is required for accreditation by the American Society of Appraisers.
Prerequisites: None 14 hours class time; 1 hour exam
Introduction to Personal Property Valuation APPRAIS 201-0
This course covers general valuation theory and principles that influence valuation; historical antecedents of modern appraisal practice; appraisal terminology; functions of appraisals and identification in the appraisal process; and factors affecting the valuation of process. No previous experience required; Educational background or market experience relevant to the objects typically examined in current appraisal practice or expected to be examined in future appraisal practice helpful. This course meets for three-and-a-half consecutive days and is taught by a senior ASA member and experienced instructor. Course Level: Basic; Course Hours: 27; Exam Hours: 3.
Additional Information:
Students will receive reading materials on first day of class. There is no pre-reading necessary for this course.
Tuition:$745.00
This course is not currently being offered.
Personal Property Valuation Methodology - Research & Analysis APPRAIS 202-0
This course addresses the relationship between valuation theory and market economics and statistics; matching appraisal methods to appraisal purposes and objectives; researching primary and secondary sources; uses of statistics in valuation; the work plan and its components; research design and organization; and interpretation of catalog information and prices.This course meets for three-and-a-half consecutive days and is taught by a senior ASA member and experienced instructor. Course Level: Intermediate; Course Hours: 27; Exam Hours: 3
Additional Information:
Required Advanced Pre-Reading: "The Appraisal of Personal Property: Principles, Theories and Practice Methods for the Professional Appraiser," Chapters 1 - 7. "Auctions: The Social Construction of Value," review entire book especially pages 132-184. "A Short Guide to Writing About Art," Chapters 2 and 9.
Personal Property Valuation Report Writing APPRAIS 203-0
This course discusses the components of a written appraisal report; the development of the appraisal narrative and strengthening appraisal-writing skills in valuing property for insurance scheduling; and online market research and analysis of market data to complete an individual appraisal using course materials introduced in PP/GJ202. This course meets for three-and-a-half consecutive days and is taught by a senior ASA member and experienced instructor. Course Level: Intermediate; Course Hours: 27; Exam Hours: 3.
Personal Property Valuation - The Legal & Commercial Environment APPRAIS 204-0
This course explores contracts and operating costs as they relate to managing an appraisal practice; insurance, tax law and court vocabulary in precedent-establishing cases; the expert witness: courtroom demeanor, pretrial activity and preparation; and ethical and professional standards. This course meets for three-and-a-half consecutive days and is taught by a senior ASA member and experienced instructor. Course Level: Advanced; Course Hours: 27; Exam Hours: 3.
