Discover modern art:
the movements, artists, and money
Our six-week online programme will introduce the artistic movements that erupted in European painting during the first half of the twentieth century.
How did modern art take over the world?
And how did the modern art market follow?
Special Features
In addition to the course lectures, watch the industry come to life with six riveting documentary interviews with notable experts such as Peter Johnson, Rockefeller Family Historian, and Giovanna Bertazonni, Christie’s Co-Chair of Impressionist & Modern Art. These interviews provide in-depth knowledge about collections and the art market, adding valuable real-world perspectives to the course content.
6 in-depth modules
Each module is filled with filmed lectures and special features
12 weeks of self-directed study
Access the course instantly on registration. Take as long as you'd like with the lectures: you have twelve weeks to complete your studies
Detailed handouts
Don't worry about writing everything down: our courses come with exceptional handouts to download and keep
Learn from the experts
Benefit from Christie's expertise as well as independent insight from each of our special feature interviews
Here's what our students have said
Ben Street’s content and delivery is excellent and the visuals (stills and video) are enticing. I also enjoyed the interviews with Christopher Burge and John Lumley for their personal insights into how the modern art market developed, and the interviews with Michelle McMullan, Rebecca Wei, and Giovanna Bertazzoni for their candid comments regarding current buyer tastes in various countries and the behind-the-scenes practicalities (and difficulties) they face in continuing to make their art markets tick. What I liked most was the convenience to follow at my own pace and the clarity of the delivery.
I found the natural interweaving of information about the art market, art valuation and auctioning very interesting, and something extra which you don’t normally get on an art course.
I learned so much about such a broad range of artistic styles. I think the level of depth was perfect, and I was interested and engaged throughout it all. It has been a great base to go further into my own research as it introduced me to artists and artworks which I may not have otherwise seen.The multiple different categories and options for learning new skills, refreshing old ones or trying different challenges, and the student project resources are superb.
Studying Online with Christie's Education
Forget laggy Zoom webinars with someone talking over a slide-show. Our filmed online courses deliver rich documentary-style video, revolutionising the online learning experience.
Modern Art
Certification included
After completing the video content you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Christie's Education.