Sector-specific

Valuation of Fine Art Paintings

Art and Crafts 50 hours

Introduction

The training programme «Artwork Valuation Specialist»provides you with specialist training focused on the field of valuation of works of art (paintings). During this programme, you will gain knowledge and skills essential for accurately determining the economic value artistic paintings. You also explore the techniques from valuation, which include assessing the authenticity, condition, provenance and style of works of art. You will also become familiar with the trends in the market art and the factors that influence the prices of paintings. The aim of this course is to equip you to play a crucial role in the world of art valuation.

Objectives

  • To know the concept of artistic painting.

  • Learning the different techniques from engraved and the paint’s components.

  • Distinguish between key techniques used in artistic painting.

  • To know the pigments employees throughout history and their composition.

  • Learning the history of Painting.

  • Carry out the valuation and the valuation of works of art and paintings.

  • Recognise the counterfeits in fine art.

  • Learning the operation y features of the art market.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO ARTISTIC PAINTING

    An Introduction to the Concept of Artistic Painting
    Painting as a work of art
    Painting
    Valuation and appraisal

TEACHING UNIT 2. PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES

    An introduction to printmaking techniques. Terms relating to printmaking techniques
    Intaglio print
    Other techniques

TEACHING UNIT 3. COMPONENTS OF PAINTING

    Binders
    Solvents or thinners
    Brackets
    Equipment: the paintbrush

TEACHING UNIT 4. INKS

    The use of inks. Concept and components
    Types of ink
    Indian ink
    Drying of inks
    Storage and security

TEACHING UNIT 5. MAIN TECHNIQUES USED IN ARTISTIC PAINTING

    Oil painting
    Watercolour
    Gouache
    Acrylics
    Temple
    Cake
    Collage

TEACHING UNIT 6. PIGMENTS IN PAINTING

    Definition of pigment. Designation and composition
    Pigments used throughout history

TEACHING UNIT 7. HISTORY OF PAINTING

    Prehistoric and ancient painting
    Early Christian and Byzantine painting
    Pre-Hispanic painting in the Americas
    Medieval painting
    Gothic painting
    Renaissance painting
    Mannerism
    Baroque painting
    Rococo painting
    Neoclassical painting
    Romantic painting
    Realism
    Impressionism
    Post-Impressionism
    Fauvism
    Expressionism
    Cubism
    Abstract painting
    Surrealism
    Abstract Expressionism
    Op Art and Pop Art
    New Realism

TEACHING UNIT 8. VALUATION OF WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS

    Valuation techniques
    Analysis of works of art and painting
    Valuation: method

TEACHING UNIT 9. FORGERIES IN ARTISTIC PAINTING

    Counterfeiting
    Detection and assessment methods for construction projects
    The author’s signature
    The match
    The truth or falsehood of a work of art

TEACHING UNIT 10. THE ART MARKET: FINE ART PAINTING

    Art market
    Art galleries
    Auction room
    The Art Market in Figures
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