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Thomas of Oxford's Jesse window at Winchester College epitomises the skill and craftsmanship of the medieval glazier. The variety of artistic production during the middle ages has remained an inspiration to subsequent periods of art. This panel depicting the ordination of the first Christian Saint, Stephen, is carved on reused elephant ivory during the Carolingian period in the late 9th century, probably at Metz. It once formed part of a casket with stories of the life of the saint. The Wessex Jewel is an Anglo-Saxon gold and rock crystal aestel (manuscript-pointer) was made at almost the same time as the great jewel of King Alfred, and is one of only four such objects in the world to have survived from 9th century England. The technical achievements of artists during the Renaissance led to a new found confidence in the individual's ability to conquer artistic problems. Raphael's drawing is a study for an apostle in his final masterpiece, the Transfiguration.
Egon Schiele was introduced to the Wiener Werksttte by Gustav Klimt. His haunting portraits and contorted drawings were greatly admired by the artists of the Vienna Secession. This tender image of Marie-Thrse Gaillard of 1894 is executed in pastel. The sitter was the daughter of a friend and patron of the painter who also acquired works by Renoir, Cicely, and Degas among others. Modigliani's Nu Couch epitomises his style which he constructed from primitive and modern sources creating an abstraction which went to the very essence of his subject. Nu Couch sold for over $26million at Christie's New York in 2003. Painted at the same time as the Orangerie friezes, Monet escaped even the restraints of Impressionism to reach a unity with his subject that is intoxicating and is the culmination of his career. Le bassin aux nymphas sold for over $40million at Christie's London in 2008.
Experiencing the Venice Biennale is unlike experiencing any other contemporary art exhibition in the world. Image Courtesy John Slyce. Jorge Pardo, Detail, Untitled , 2007, Installation View from the exhibition 'I Love My Wife', Neugerriemschneider Gallery , Berlin. Olafur Eliasson, installation view Six tons of Vatnajkull ice taken from Jkulsrln on the south coast of Iceland, cooling aggregate, styrofoam, wood, lacquer dimensions variable. 2006, Installation View from the exhibition, Neugerriemschneider Gallery , Berlin. The Modern and Contemporary Art programme shifts emphasis each year to take in the latest contemporary shows such as the decennial Sculpture Project at Mnster. Pawel Althamer, Path (Sciezka), 2007. Courtesy Mnster Sculpture Project.
The materials and methods of production and the creative forces behind the style and design of furniture help us to understand how the maker and designer transcended his craft to produce lasting works of fine art. Adele Bloch-Bauer was one of Gustave Klimt's most important patrons, and, it has been suggested, one of the artist's secret lovers. Dressed in a loose-fitting, Wiener Werkstatte gown, she is the first in a series of paintings of women set against decorative backgrounds in the manner of Japanese bjin-e executed after 1912. The modern boulevards of Baron Haussman on a sleety autumn day were the inspiration for Braud's realistic depictions of modern Parisian life. The maiolica technique was used in the Renaissance to promote classical historical scenes inspired by the new humanism, and made fashionable by the court at Urbino.
Ceramics hold a special place in the Arts of China. Chinese art is both the oldest and the newest art in the world. An integral part of the Arts of China course is the two week field study which takes in Hong Kong, Beijing and Taipei. Object handling lies at the heart of all Chrisite's Education courses.
The appreciation of traditional folk art and the creative expression of contemporary self-taught artists has only recently become an academic discipline. This decoy duck is an exceptional and rare red-breasted merganser hen, one of only six known to have been made by Lothrop Holmes (1821-1899). His shorebird species include yellowlegs, black-bellied plover, with the rarest being only two known examples of the ruddy turnstone. The duck sold for over $850,000 at Christie's New York, in 2007. A carved and gilded pine spread-wing eagle, 19th century, carved in the half-round with spread wings grasping the shield of the United States with arrows and a laurel wreath. A pieced wool Amish crib quilt, Indiana, late 19th-early 20th century, worked in the Log Cabin pattern in various pink, blue, purple, brown, black, cream, grey, and crimson wools with teal sashing, Joseph's Coat border and black bound edge, with sawtooth and channel quilting.

Welcome to Christie's Education

Christie's Education has an unparalleled reputation for preparing you to enter the professional art world. Our unique courses in History of Art and Art-World Practice and History of Art and the Art Market incorporate Art Business skills into all our programmes.

Our courses will open doors into a variety of career paths from the full range of activities in an auction house to art related jobs in creative industry as well as the public sector.

An international team of dedicated art-world experts, academics and practitioners, who are committed to educating and inspiring the next generation of art-world professionals, have been brought together in London, New York and Hong Kong.

All our students have access to resources and staff of Christie's Auction House. Our full-time courses in London and New York allow students to explore the many museums and galleries located there and special study trips to Europe, USA, and China are included as part of these courses. In Hong Kong, innovative new courses act as an introduction to the art world in all its aspects, allowing participants to get a taste of the many different areas of study available at Christie's Education internationally.

Christie’s Education London: History of Art and Art-world Practice

Christie’s Education London is validated by the University of Glasgow to run a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Choose from the Arts of China, the Arts of Europe, Modern and Contemporary Art, and Art, Style and Design

From 2011 a new option in Art Business within all our Postgraduate courses will allow students to explore the ethical and commercial side of art-world-practice.

Christie’s Education New York: History of Art and the Art Market

Christie's Education New York is a degree-granting institution accredited by the New York State Board of Regents. Our Masters Program in History of Art and the Art Market: Modern and Contemporary Art is registered with the New York State Education Department. A part-time Certificate option in this field of study is also available.

Christie's Education Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, Christie’s Education offers short introductory courses on issues related to art and collectables from both historical and market perspectives.  These two or three day courses typically coincide with Christie’s Hong Kong sale weeks in late May and late November, and feature both Christie’s staff and industry experts as lecturers.  Topics include International Art Market, Modern and Contemporary Chinese Art, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, and Fine Jewels and Timepieces . Courses are available in English and Putonghua, for more details please contact hkcourse@christies.com.

Short Courses in London, New York, Hong Kong and Beyond

From wine to opera, arts of China to jewellery, Christie's Education offers a vairety of courses to help you follow your passion, fast. With evening and day courses lasting from a single day to an entire term, we have short courses to fit within your schedule. Interested in following your passion around the world? Join us on one of our international study trips where you can explore the artworld with an expert by your side.

Christie's Art Business Courses London and New York

Modular Art Business courses are available in London and New York. Both courses offer a flexible evening programme for those wishing to gain an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the art business and can lead to a Christie's Foundation Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Art Business for both art professionals and newcomers to the field.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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