New Course: Introduction to Provenance Research
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New Course: Introduction to Provenance Research

In this live-taught six-session course run by IFAR, participants will learn tools to research and develop object provenance histories.

By International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR)

Date and time

Starts on Tuesday, July 16 · 12pm PDT

Location

Online

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Agenda

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, July 16th

Provenance Research -- Getting Started

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Thursday, July 18th

Researching and Verifying Provenance: Digital Resources, Fakes, Fables & Facts

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, July 23rd

Nazi-Era Provenance Research Day 1: Looting, Forced and Coerced Sales, International Agreements for Nazi-Era Documentation

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Thursday, July 25th

Nazi-Era Provenance Research Day 2: Archives, Databases, Research Challenges, and Restitution

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, July 30th

Cultural Heritage Day 1: Antiquities and Archaeological Materials, UNESCO, Global Projects for Tracking Looted Art

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Thursday, August 1st

Cultural Heritage Day 2: Developing Provenances in Response to Calls for Reporting, Restitution, and Repatriation

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

    For more than 50 years, IFAR’s resources on provenance, catalogues raisonnés, and authentication have been utilized by colleagues working in museums, academia, and across the art market. We are increasingly approached by individuals interested in developing skills in provenance research and establishing themselves in this rapidly evolving field. IFAR is pleased to announce that it is offering an introductory, practical training course in provenance research aimed at both advanced students and professionals. Class sessions are each two hours long and will meet on Tuesday and Thursaday from July 16th through August 1st 2024 beginning at 3:00pm EDT. For a general adgenda outlining the topic of each class, please see below.

    In this live-taught online course, participants will learn how to investigate, develop, and interpret provenance narratives for artworks from antiquity to the present. Topics include:

    • Tools to build object histories
    • Nazi-Era claims and restitution
    • Due diligence and compliance
    • Cultural heritage issues
    • Red flags for antiquities
    • How to spot fakes and forged documentation

    All participants will recive a certificate confirming their completion of the course.

    Instructors:

    Dr. Lisa Duffy-Zeballos
    Director of Art Research, IFAR

    Dr. Theresa Kutasz Christensen
    Independent Art Research Consultant

    Frequently asked questions

    What if I am unable to attend one or more of the classes?

    All classes will be recorded and made available for registered students to access for one month.

    Can I receive university credit for this course?

    IFAR does not offer course credit. Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

    What are IFAR's refund policies?

    Cancelations prior to July 8th will receive a full refund less the Eventbright processing fees ($51.29 for full price, $47.72 for student tickets). No refunds are possible after July 8th.

    What is the time commitment for this course?

    Participants should expect to spend 2-4 hours per week outside of class time on readings and course materials.

    Are there any discounts available?

    Yes! Anyone actively enrolled in a degree program may register as a Student to receive 10% off their registration. All student participants are required to produce a valid student ID and/or a letter from their program certifying enrollment.

    The course is full! Is there a waitlist?

    Yes. If no registration slots are available, you may sign up through the ticketing page to be on the waitlist. Should a slot become available, you will receive an email valid for 24 hours prompting you to register for the course.

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    Organized by

    International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR)

    The International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational and research organization dedicated to integrity in the visual arts. IFAR offers impartial and authoritative information on authenticity, ownership, theft, and other artistic, legal, and ethical issues concerning art objects. IFAR serves as a bridge between the public, and the scholarly and commercial art communities. We publish the quarterly "IFAR Journal;" organize conferences, panels, and lectures; offer art authentication and provenance research services; and provide web-based research resources, such as the Catalogues Raisonnés Database and the Art Law & Cultural Property Database.

    $675 – $750