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.
Valuation of Fine Art Paintings
Introduction
Objectives
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To know the concept of artistic painting.
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Learning the different techniques from engraved and the paint’s components.
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Distinguish between key techniques used in artistic painting.
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To know the pigments employees throughout history and their composition.
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Learning the history of Painting.
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Carry out the valuation and the valuation of works of art and paintings.
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Recognise the counterfeits in fine art.
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Learning the operation y features of the art market.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO ARTISTIC PAINTING
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An Introduction to the Concept of Artistic Painting
Painting as a work of art
Painting
Valuation and appraisal
TEACHING UNIT 2. PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES
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An introduction to printmaking techniques. Terms relating to printmaking techniques
Intaglio print
Other techniques
TEACHING UNIT 3. COMPONENTS OF PAINTING
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Binders
Solvents or thinners
Brackets
Equipment: the paintbrush
TEACHING UNIT 4. INKS
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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
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Oil painting
Watercolour
Gouache
Acrylics
Temple
Cake
Collage
TEACHING UNIT 6. PIGMENTS IN PAINTING
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Definition of pigment. Designation and composition
Pigments used throughout history
TEACHING UNIT 7. HISTORY OF PAINTING
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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
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Valuation techniques
Analysis of works of art and painting
Valuation: method
TEACHING UNIT 9. FORGERIES IN ARTISTIC PAINTING
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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
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Art market
Art galleries
Auction room
The Art Market in Figures