The period of modern art spans less than a century and encompasses several major art movements. At IESA arts&culture, it is possible to specialize in this period with a 3-year or 5-year degree.
Definition of Modern Art
By definition, modern art refers to the artistic era between the 1870s, with the emergence of the Impressionists, and the 1950s, when pop art was born. Marked by major innovations, it heralds the break with old master art, traditional and academic, by destroying pictorial conventions. Influenced by Édouard Manet, several leading movements appeared during this period, notably Impressionism, Fauvism, Surrealism, Cubism and Expressionism, with artists such as Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque… Modern art is not limited to painting, however, but touches other disciplines such as photography, decorative arts and sculpture.
Which Program Should You Choose to Specialize in Modern Art?
Looking for a Modern Art Program?
IESA arts&culture, an international school for culture careers and the art market, offers training in this field. This institution notably offers the Master in Modern Art, a 2-year work-study program leading to a degree whose title is registered with the RNCP. This 5-year modern art degree allows students to discover the history of old master and modern art, as well as the professional practices of the art market. Learners are also introduced to marketing, sales and communication techniques for artworks. At the end of this program, young graduates are notably able to manage an art gallery, a foundation or a collection, organize exhibitions or auctions, or appraise artworks.
What Are the Career Opportunities After a Modern Art Program?
Wondering what the career opportunities in modern art are?
With the Master in Modern Art earned at IESA arts&culture, you have access to a wide choice of careers. Indeed, holders of this degree can work as gallery owners, acting as intermediaries between artist and client, or as art brokers. Modern art specialists can also work as sponsorship managers or exhibition curators. The salary of a modern art specialist depends mainly on the number of years of experience.