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ART & ART
HISTORY
Islamic Art & Architecture
This course counts toward the Asian
Classics certificate and the Arabic
Language and Cultures certificate.
This new course has no prerequisites
and continues the exploration
of the wealth of Islamic art and
architecture from the first shrines
of Arabia to the contemporary
photography of Shirin Neshat. We
will trace the profound aesthetic
achievements, development , and
ruptures in the visual arts and
architecture of the Islamic world
from the religion’s origins in the 7th
century through the 21st century.
We will consider the visual culture
of various social spheres, paying
attention to history, religion, and
culture as well as to contact with
neighboring states and societies.
Heather Grossman
Ms. Grossman is assistant professor
of art history at the University of
Illinois at Chicago. Her primary
field is the architectural history of
the medieval Mediterranean and
cultural exchange between East and
West during 1000–1300 ce.
Course Code ACAIAA
Section 12S1
Spring 2012
Gleacher Center
$115
Saturday
May 5
10 am–4 pm (one-hour lunch break)
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 5
ARTIFACT
COLLECTION
CARE
Build the skills and knowledge you
need to care for a collection of art
and artifacts at your organization
or in your own personal collection.
In a series of six courses, you
will develop techniques that will
help you manage a collection of
historical objects, photographs,
papers, textiles, art, and other items.
For more information or to apply
for the certificate, please email
collectioncare@uchicago.edu or call
773.702.2768.
CORE COURSES
Display, Storage, and Use I
Handling and labeling art and artifacts
safely are critical to preserving
your collections. While some
handling concepts are common
sense, there are many issues that
are particular to proper handling of
art and artifacts. This course will
make you familiar with these issues
and prepare you to handle collections
safely. Through the hands-on
component of the course, you will
also develop an understanding of
the function of catalog numbering
and gain experience in choosing and
applying the appropriate labeling
technique for different object types.
Samples of labeling materials and
some specialized tools will be
provided.
Ruth Norton
Ms. Norton holds an MS in art
conservation from the University
of Delaware/Winterthur Museum.
She has worked with ethnology,
archaeology, historical, and decorative
arts collections at several
institutions, and has been head of
conservation at the Field Museum
in Chicago since 2001.
Course Code OUARHL
Section 12S1
Spring 2012
Gleacher Center
$375
Tuesdays
March 27–May 1
6–8:30 pm
Display, Storage, and Use II
Through lectures, readings and
hands-on exercises, this course will
explore conservation principles and
practices relating to the housing,
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storage, and display of museum
collections. Students will be introduced
to design and construction
principles as well as to practical
ideas and solutions for safe, effective
storage and display of objects that
safeguard their intrinsic and interpretive
value. Students will consider
material selection and use; explore
methodologies and fabrication techniques
for housing, enclosures, and
supports; and learn about environmental
concerns and factors. In the
third part of the course use of collections
will be discussed with reference
to their value for the present
and future and how interpretation
techniques affect their use.
Jane Foley and Holly Lundberg
Ms. Foley is accredited by the UK
Institute of Conservation. She holds
a bachelor’s degree in conservation
and an MA in heritage management.
She divides her time between the
United Kingdom and the United
States, where she manages conservation
at the Litas Liparini Restoration
Studio. Ms. Lundberg holds a
degree in archaeological conservation
from the Institute of Archaeology,
University College London.
She works at the Chicago History
Museum, where she specializes in
the preservation, care, and conservation
for the Costume, Decorative
& Industrial Arts, and Painting &
Sculpture collections.
Course Code OUARDI
Section 12S1
Spring 2012
Gleacher Center
$475
Thursdays
March 29–May 17
5:30–8 pm
plus one Saturday session
TBD
ELECTIVE COURSES
Look for additional listings on our
website at grahamschool.uchicago.
edu/artifactcollectioncare.