Yale School of Art
Type | Private |
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Established | 1869 |
Dean | Marta Kuzma |
Location | New Haven , Connecticut , United States |
Campus | Urban |
Website | Yale School of Art |
The Yale School of Art is a graduate school of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. It is one of the leading art schools in the United States and offers programs in graphic design, painting, photography, and sculpture. The school awards the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree.
History[edit | edit source]
The Yale School of Art was founded in 1869 as the first professional fine arts school in the United States. It was initially part of the Yale School of the Fine Arts, which also included the Yale School of Architecture. The school became an independent entity in 1950.
Programs[edit | edit source]
The Yale School of Art offers four main programs:
Each program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in their chosen field, combining practical studio work with critical theory and art history.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The school is housed in several buildings on the Yale campus, including the Green Hall, which contains studios, classrooms, and exhibition spaces. The school also has access to the extensive resources of the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Center for British Art.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
The Yale School of Art has produced many notable alumni, including:
- Eva Hesse - Sculptor
- Chuck Close - Painter and Photographer
- Richard Serra - Sculptor
- Maya Lin - Architect and Designer
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Yale University
- Yale School of Architecture
- Yale University Art Gallery
- Yale Center for British Art
- Master of Fine Arts
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