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The Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art at SOAS University ofLondon offers a programme renowned for its excellence. The course provides object-based study through lectures bySOAS academic staff, leading experts and museum curators.Due to a formal association with the British Museum and theVictoria and Albert Museum, students have the uniqueopportunity to handle objects in the reserved collection of bothinstitutions. The Postgraduate Diploma will appeal to all thosewith a serious interest in Asian Art. It is also a pathway to furtherpostgraduate study in Asian Art and careers in the art world.

THE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ASIAN ART

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PROGRAMME DETAILS 5Course aims and objectivesCourse structureStudent assessmentAcademic qualificationsCredit pointsCourse location

COURSE SYLLABUS 6Indian ArtChinese ArtSoutheast Asian ArtJapanese and Korean ArtBuddhist ArtIslamic Art

CAREER AND FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES 8

THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE 9

SHORT SPECIALIST ART COURSES 10

HOW TO APPLY 11

Entry requirementsLanguage requirementsApplication proceduresInterviewsFeesScholarshipsAccommodationTerms of enrolment

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The superlative collections of the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museummake London one of the world’s leading centres for the study of Asian culture. Object basedteaching lies at the heart of the museums’ mission and the Postgraduate Diploma in AsianArt course, through both lectures and sessions held in our study rooms, offers direct andstimulating encounters between students, curators and collections.

By Jane Portal, Keeper of Asia, British Museum and Anna Jackson, Keeper of Asia, Victoria and Albert Museum

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PostgraduateDiploma inAsian Art

SOAS University of LondonThornhaugh Street,Russell SquareLondon WC1H OXG

Telephone:+44 (0)20 7898 4445Email:asianart@soas.ac.uk

Course Director:Dr Heather Elgood

Diploma Manager:Mrs Denise Acford

SOAS University of London (School ofOriental and African Studies) is the only

higher education institution in the UKspecialising in the study of Africa, Asia andthe Middle East. SOAS has the largestspecialist faculty concerned with the studyof these areas in the world.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art atSOAS provides a unique object led study ofthe arts of Asia. It combines a concentratedsurvey of Asian art, and a practical approachto the study of objects. Lectures are given byleading experts on India, China, SoutheastAsia, Japan and Korea, Buddhist Art and theIslamic world.

The course is designed for museum curatorsor collectors and others with an interest inthe field. We prepare students for work in avariety of professions in the art and themuseum world. The course also provides apathway to a Master’s degree and PhD forthose with no background in the subject.Many of our alumni have found employmentin a variety of international museums, artfoundations, galleries and auction houses.Students are from varied academic orprofessional backgrounds, ranging fromthose who wish to pursue a career in the artworld, retired collectors and others with aserious interest in the art and culture of aspecific region.

One of the strengths of the Diploma is itsflexibility. Students can choose any numberor combination of 12 week modules: Indian,Chinese, Southeast Asian, Japanese andKorean, Buddhist and Islamic Art. Studentswho successfully complete three modulesover a period of one to four academic yearswill be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma.Those who successfully pass a single modulewill be awarded a certificate.

The fundamental aim of the course is toprovide students with a broad understandingof Asian art covering all major periods andmost media. Students will learn how toresearch, identify and document objects,setting them in their cultural context.

In addition to the academic setting, studentswill benefit from the guidance of museumcurators and will handle objects from thereserve collection of the Victoria and AlbertMuseum and the British Museum, London.This provides an exceptional platform for thestudy of Asian art and privileged opportunityfor students. A network of leading expertscontribute to a challenging and stimulatinglecture programme. The Course Director andtutors provide students with continuity,academic guidance and close individualsupport.

The lecture programme is supported by fieldtrips to other museums, galleries and privatecollections. Students will be encouraged todevelop research and writing skills and willhave access to the renowned SOAS Library.

This combination of the theoretical andpractical study makes the PostgraduateDiploma a unique programme. SOAS is theforemost institution in the world for studiesof this kind. The course is accredited bySOAS University of London.

We look forward to welcoming you to SOASin the near future.

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Baroness Valerie AmosDirectorSOAS University of London

Dr Heather ElgoodCourse DirectorPostgraduateDiploma in Asian Art

The Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art offerssix full-time modules, each 12 weeks in length.Any number or combination of modules canbe taken. Candidates can begin theprogramme in October, January or April. ThePostgraduate Diploma is awarded to studentswho successfully complete three selectedmodules within a period of four years.

The syllabus is designed for the student toacquire a broad understanding of Asian art,setting each culture in its historical and

religious context. Students will be trained invisual analysis and the acquisition of researchskills. Prior knowledge of Asian Art is not arequirement, though candidates are expectedto have an interest in the study of the area.Issues and themes dealt with in weeklylectures are developed further throughseminars, review sessions and frequent visitsto museums and private collections.

Academic tutors give weekly review sessionsand one to one tutorials.

COURSE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

n To develop visual skills through the directexamination of objects

n To put material objects in their cultural context

n To develop research skills using primary andsecondary sources

n To develop a sound visual method foranalysing and documenting works of art

n To develop writing and communication skills:to formulate and structure an academicviewpoint and to use visual analysis to supportand document this argument

COURSE STRUCTURE

n Lectures and visits (generally 10:00 to 15:30),Monday to Thursday

n Lectures given by SOAS academic staff,national and international experts and museumcurators

n Guided visits to various galleries, museums,dealers and private collectors

n Exclusive handling of the reserve collection ofthe British Museum and Victoria and AlbertMuseum

n Weekly review sessions with course tutors: thisinvolves revision and student participation inseminars and slide tests

n Weekly one to one tutorials

STUDENT ASSESSMENT

n Two submitted written essays of 3,500 wordsper module

n A written two hour examination per module

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

The award of the SOAS Postgraduate Diploma ismade on the successful completion of threemodules. A student who completes a singlemodule will be awarded a certificate.

CREDIT POINTS

The Postgraduate Diploma has a CATS rating of135 points. The certificate for the individualmodule has a CATS rating of 45 points.

COURSE LOCATION

The course is based at SOAS, Russell Square. It isclose to many of London’s public and privategalleries and within walking distance of the BritishMuseum and the British Library.

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THE SIX MODULES OFFERED ARE:

n Indian Art (October – December) annually

n Chinese Art (January – March) annually

n Japanese and Korean Art (April – July)alternate years

n Buddhist Art (April – July) alternate years

n Southeast Asian Art (April – July) alternate years

n Islamic Art (April – July) alternate years

INDIAN ART

From 2500BC to the present day, the IndianArt module explores the monumental, fineand decorative arts of South Asia. The coursedeals with architecture, sculpture, miniaturepainting, carved jades, carpets, textiles,furniture, jewellery, arms and armour, and therural arts.

The syllabus is broadly chronological andplaces the art in its religious and historicalcontext. The course begins with an intro-duction to the Vedas, Buddhism, Jainism andHinduism focusing on early Jain and Buddhistart and the principles of Hindu iconography,architecture, sculpture and wall painting. It emphasises the relationship between ritualand image in the study of Medieval Hindusculpture and architecture. Lectures coverBuddhist, Jain and Hindu manuscriptpainting.

The course includes Tibetan and Himalayansculpture and painting. The latter half of theterm will explore Mughal and Rajput court artfrom the 16th century. It will give particularemphasis to miniature painting and jewellery.Terracottas, textiles and other rural arts willalso be covered and there will be lectures oncontemporary Indian painting.

CHINESE ART

The arts of China are part of a continuousartistic tradition of some seven thousandyears. The Chinese Art module will be broadlystructured in a chronological fashion, concen-trating particularly on the evolution of thearts in ceramics, painting and calligraphy,metalwork, sculpture, textiles, lacquer and

jade carving, from Neolithic times down tothe 20th century.

Lectures on religion, philosophy andliterature will help set the social and politicalhistories of the differing periods into a widercontext. The decorative arts, includingfurniture, and architecture will also beexplored as will various themes such asarchaism, imperial and local patronage, andthe relationship between the use of motifsand shapes on objects of the same period butof different media. The importance of exportmarkets and the adoption of foreign artisticstyles will also be assessed.

ISLAMIC ART(From Spain to Central Asia)

The Islamic Art module explores the originand development of the arts produced in thecentral regions of the Muslim world from the7th century AD to the present day: archi-tecture, the arts of the book, ceramics,metalwork, glass as well as textiles andcarpets.

A broadly chronological structure will befollowed ensuring clarity and continuity anda coherent framework for study. Among thetopics covered will be the use of decorativemotifs such as calligraphy, the arabesque andgeometric ornament and their evolutionthrough different periods and regions. Thecourse will explore what is particular toIslamic art and how artists in the Muslimworld borrowed from other cultures as wellas the impact Islamic art had on the West.The influence of the China trade, theexchange of luxury items along the Silk route,and the contacts with Europe and theMongols in Central Asia will also beexamined.

JAPANESE AND KOREAN ART

This module examines the Arts of Japan andKorea in relation to religious, historical, andsocial contexts. The course follows a broadchronological progression from pre-history tocontemporary, with the first few weeksfocusing primarily on religious art andarchitecture of ancient to medieval eras when

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the links between Japan and Korea wereparticularly strong. While the major part ofthe course is dedicated to Japan, the studyof Korean art is integrated into the course inorder to compare and contrast the culturaldifferences of the two countries. The relation-ship with China is also considered in a largerEast Asian context of transmission of ideasand trade.

The second part of the course examinessecular traditions of painting, and a widevariety of decorative arts such as ceramics,lacquer, and textile. Lectures on culturalactivities such as tea ceremony and gardenmaking will also provide an overview of theartistic expression that is unique to theregion. The study of innovative contemporaryarchitecture and designs towards the end ofthe course will encourage the students togain a sound understanding of thecontinuation of aesthetic ideas.

Visits to museum collections will provide anopportunity for object study to complementthe course which combines academicdiscipline and practical skills. By the end ofcourse, students should be equipped withanalytical tools and conceptual frameworkthat will allow them to pursue researchinterests with greater confidence.

SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART(The Arts of Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand,Vietnam and Burma)

This module covers the art of mainland andmaritime Southeast Asia from prehistorictimes to the present day. A wide range of artobjects are considered from the ethno-graphical to the classical and monumentalarts of Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. Arthistorical, archaeological and ethnographicinterpretations are presented side by side sothat this interdisciplinary approach enhancesstudents’ understanding of the vast artisticheritage of the region.

The course covers the ethnographic art of theouter Indonesian islands and New Guinea,and the fertility, ancestor and spirit cults itexpresses. It surveys the Bronze Age and the

later dramatic development in socialcomplexity engendered as the maritime traderoutes developed throughout Southeast Asiaand linked China with the Mediterranean.

The profound impact of Hinduism andBuddhism is studied as these Indic systemsrich in cosmology, philosophy and ritualinfused the sacred monumental art and ‘real-politik’ of Cambodia, Java, Burma,Vietnam and Thailand and produced a boomin magnificent temple construction un-matched in human history.

The course ranges over this cultural tapestryto bring insight into its statuary and reliefs, its textiles, ceramics, painting, lacquerware,shadow puppets, metalwork, calligraphy, andwood-carving

BUDDHIST ART

The Buddhist Art module includes thereligious, historical and geographical contextfor the spread of Buddhism and Buddhist artfrom Northern India to Central, East andSoutheast Asia. The course begins with abrief overview of the life and philosophy ofthe Buddha and considers the earliest IndianBuddhist images. We then trace themovement of Buddhist images across themountains and deserts of the Silk Road toChina. It brings together the Buddhist art inTang China that was to be so influential inKorea and Japan and later in Southeast Asia,Vietnam, Java & Cambodia. It includes asurvey of the later centuries when EsotericBuddhism reached its apogee in Tibet andTheravadin Buddhism in Sri Lanka engen-dered gentle forms of Buddhist art in Burma,Thailand and Cambodia.

The course will give greater emphasis to theimportance of faith and religion than iscurrently possible in the Indian, Chinese orJapanese and Korean modules of thePostgraduate Diploma. The course alsoaddresses the lack of coverage of Sri Lankain the Indian module. It includes Buddhistmonuments, sculpture, manuscripts and theritual arts. The syllabus will be broadlychronological and regional.

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The Postgraduate Diploma is a pathway tofurther study or a career in Museums and theart world. Many students, some with noformal background in art, go on to completea master’s in the History of Art &Archaeology Department at SOAS or otherinstitutions. A number continue to PhD level.

Alumni from the course are currently workingin UK and international Museums, auctionshouses and galleries including: BritishMuseum, V&A, Sotheby’s, Christies, Bonhams(New York and London) the Asian CivilisationMuseum Singapore, Simon Ray Gallery andmany more.

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Having spent my career based in Londonand Hong Kong with frequent visits to Chinaand other Asian countries I was keen to learnmore about the arts of Asia. This carefullystructured, intensive Postgraduate Diplomacourse, delivered by expert tutors and otherworld leading authorities in the field of Asianart, has given me in one unforgettable year adeeper and broader understanding than Icould ever have imagined possible.  Thecourse has prepared me with knowledge andskills that will be invaluable for further studyand research and has ignited within me aninsatiable thirst to know more.

Ralph Barber. 2016 - 2017

There is no doubt that those who get todo the courses offered for the PostgraduateDiploma in Asian Art are a very privilegedgroup, who find themselves presented with avast amount of information by people who, itis clear, love what they are doing. Before Ibegan, a friend said to me: “You will not bethe same person when you have finished thecourse.” How very true that is. One learns notonly to look more closely, but to see with neweyes; not only to learn fact, but to learn toexperience in all senses of that word; notmerely to remain within one’s usual world,the world of one’s own culture perhaps, butto open oneself to new concepts and to theidea of wholeness. Sincere thanks andgratitude to all those involved.

Celia Gordon-Gray. 2015 – 2017

My experience at the PostgraduateDiploma of Asian Art turned out to be crucialto my further study in Art History. Thelectures were taught by different tutors,scholars and curators, which gave us a

variety of approaches to the subjects. The museum and gallery tours were valuableopportunities for me to handle the artwork,and communicate with the professionals. I liked the friendly atmosphere here and thefact the lectures gave a lot of support to thestudents. The knowledge and skills I gained in the program helped me with myfuture study in a Master Degree.

Bella He. 2015 - 2016

The SOAS Postgraduate Diploma was anexhilarating learning experience that hasgreatly enhanced the focus of my work ineducation. My chosen three modules wereIndia, Southeast Asia and Japan and Korea.We covered a vast range of subjectsdelivered by renowned specialists and therequired course work trained us to focus andcritically evaluate the detail without losingsight of the wider picture. Studying at SOASalso offered me a dynamic environment toestablish treasured friendships amongst theinternational attendees and to form avaluable network of contacts through whichwe still learning and sharing.

Nikke Ariff. 2014 – 2016

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The Postgraduate Diploma values students’feedback and experience. The flexible natureof study, allowing students to complete thePostgraduate Diploma over four academicyears is aimed to fit around those who workor have personal commitments. As eachmodule is a self contained course andassessed sep-arately, this ensures thatstudents who study one module each year orall three achieve similar results.

In each module art history of the region isintroduced in a broadly chronologicalmethod and key cataloguing skills are taughtalongside broad academic skills such asessay writing and group work presentations,ensuring that candidates who do not have anart background are able to adapt quickly toart academic writing. Many of our studentscome from varied sectors including law,finance and engineering and we ensure thatthey are well equipped to handle the materialalongside students from an arts background.

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Having never studied Art History formallyin the past, it was vital for me to have a solidfoundation to begin an academic study inTibetan art. And the Postgraduate Diplomawas an exact fit, with its precise balance oftheory and practice in the curriculum. Forinstance, the numerous object reviewing andhandling sessions formed an integral part ofthe object-oriented learning process. FromMughal spinels to folios from Dunhuang, wehad the opportunity to experience a breathof pan-Asian material culture, which wouldbe difficult if not impossible to access underordinary circumstances. Another highlight ofthis course has been the people whoconstitute it: from accessible and helpfultutors, to friendly and efficient administrativestaff and fellow classmates from diversebackgrounds, all contributing towards anideal learning environment.

Thupten Kelsang. 2015-2016

Having graduated with an undergraduatedegree in history, I soon found that I neededto undergo further study to progress in mycareer in the art world. The PostgraduateDiploma in Asian Art provided the perfectmeans for me to acquire a thoroughfoundation in the history of Asian art, and tobegin to make contacts in the field. Thecourses were stimulating and inspiring;having the opportunity to learn fromdifferent tutors from a range of institutions,all experts in their field, was a true luxury. Theunique object-based focus of the course alsoprovides a training that is necessary toappeal to auction houses, museums andgalleries. Having completed the Diploma dida Masters in Indian and Islamic painting andthen went on to work for a leading dealer ofIndian art. Neither of these would have beenpossible were it not for my experience of theDiploma.

Alexa Cooper. 2009/2010

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Short specialist art courses have become anintegral part of the Postgraduate Diplomaprogramme. Introduced in 2006 thesecourses are aimed at students from a widevariety of backgrounds wanting to broadentheir knowledge on specialised areas in AsianArt. Short courses are also ideal for thosewho do not have the opportunity to attendour full time programme and also serve as ataster to the longer modules.

The courses enable us to specialise in specificareas which are not covered in depth withinthe postgraduate Diploma modules. The fourday course structure includes 3 lectures anda visit per day. Lecturers are given by leadingexperts and curators and where appropriatewe also include practising artists, musiciansand handling sessions. An attendancecertificate is given on completion of thecourse.

SPECIALIST ART COURSES 2017

Textiles and Motifs through Asia10 – 13 July 2017

Arts of the Silk Routes6 – 9 November 2017

Japanese Prints12 - 15 February 2018

Chinese Ceramics: Creation, Consumption and Appreciation29 May - 1 June 2018

Eastern Christianity9 - 12 July 2018

Please see our website for more details.

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I was so glad to attend the short course inthe History of Japanese Ceramics atSOAS. The program was very well-designedwith each day filled with  lectures onfascinating topics delivered by experts intheir fields who were also excellent speakers.Visits to world-renowned museums in Londonto meet and hear curators speak about theircollections made the course even richer.Meeting so many cultured and educatedpeople from all over the world made my tripfrom California all the more worthwhile.

Laima Kardokas. Docent at the Asian ArtMuseum of San Francisco

The most fantastic courses. Inspirational,educational and beautifully organised. I havecome away from these courses with newreading lists, museum visits and travel andhave made friends for life. They have actuallychanged my life.

Victoria Hickie

I have participated in a number of theshort courses and they are always a highlightof my year.  You get an intense immersion ina specialist topic, taught by engagingexperts in convivial company. I have foundthe four day courses either an excellenttaster for an unfamiliar area or a refresher ofa much beloved topic - ideal when you canonly spare a few days or are about to visit anexotic location. You are welcomed withwarmth and leave with new knowledge andfriends. 

Susan Hazledine

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students should normally possess aBachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Otherqualifications such as published works orappropriate professional experience will alsobe considered. Applications from maturestudents are encouraged. Non-standardapplicants are considered on their merits andmay be asked to submit written work forappraisal and/or attend an interview.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Fluent, written and spoken English to BritishCouncil IELTS Level 6.5 is required. Details ofpreparatory English courses can be obtainedfrom International Foundation Courses andEnglish Language Studies (IFCELS) at SOAS:

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7898 4800Email: ifcels@soas.ac.uk

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The following should be included withcandidates’ applications:n One application form and a statement of

personal interests

n Two academic or professional referencesto be email directly toasianart@soas.ac.uk

n Mature students are expected to provideat least one professional reference

n A validated copy of school and/oruniversity transcripts

n Documentation of English languageability, if English is not the applicant’sfirst language

Early application is advisable for all courses.

INTERVIEWS

Applicants may be invited to attend aninterview with the Course Director, who willassess the candidate’s commitment andaptitude. Interviews can be arrangedthroughout the year. No special preparationfor this interview is necessary. Enthusiasmand motivation are essential. Telephoneinterviews can be arranged if required.

FEES

£4,950 per module. To confirm their place onthe course candidates must pay a deposit of£450 when accepting their place on thecourse. Deposits are non-refundable. The feebalance is payable 8 weeks before the startof term.

SCHOLARSHIPS

There are a limited number of half feescholarships available for each module.These are competitive and awarded on thebasis of academic merit. Applicants mustprovide a written statement explaining whythey should qualify and a recently submittedpiece of academic work at least 2000 wordsin length.

ACCOMMODATION

Students are responsible for their ownaccommodation and are strongly advised toallow ample time to make suitablearrangements before their course begins. Alist of local accommodation is available onrequest.

TERMS OF ENROLMENT

Those responsible for the programmereserve the right to amend the content andtiming of the courses. Where possible, noticewill be given but this cannot be guaranteed.They also reserve the right to discontinue anywhole or part of any programme. The infor-mation in this prospectus is accurate at thedate of publication.

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In my opinion the Diploma in Asian Art isinvaluable to those wanting to study Asianart at postgraduate level without a relevantfirst degree. My first degree was in Sinology,and without a background in Art History Iwould have found it extremely challengingto study for an MA in Art and Archeology.Not only does the Postgraduate Diplomagive you a wonderful overview of the art ofChina, India and the other regions, thelectures are all given by people who areexperts in their field.

Marlies Weston. 2008 - 2009

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The prospectus is a guide for applicants forthe Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art.Inevitably, the matters covered by theprospectus are subject to change from timeto time, although ever effort is made toensure the information is accurate and up-todate. For most up-to-date information aboutthe Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art,please visit www.soas.ac.uk/art. If applicantsrequire further information they shouldcontact the Postgraduate Diploma Office.

All offers of admission to the Post-graduateDiploma in Asian Art as a registered studentof SOAS are made by the Course Director ofthe Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art or theDiploma Manager. No promise or purportedoffer made otherwise than in accordancewith this regulation has any validity.

SOAS University of London reserves the rightto alter or withdraw any courses or parts ofcourses.

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The Postgraduate Diploma provided anexcellent practical training for entering thecommercial Asian art business. Its uniquecurriculum combined a strong grounding inall the major subjects and styles from thecontinent as well as two opportunities permodule to delve into subjects, such asBuddhist bronzes, that really grabbed me.The course has a focus on connoisseurship,which is hard to find in academia today, andit helped me to develop my eye for quality.The many handling sessions allowed me tobuild confidence with handling antiquitiesand make up-close observations of someremarkable museum pieces. One of the mostprivileged of these was our rare privateviewing of the famous Admonitions Scroll,widely considered to be one of the mostimportant works in Chinese art history.

After a lot of research into rival pro-grammes, I also opted for the Diploma,turning down several MAs, because of itsunrivalled networking opportunities. Attrac-ting a diverse student body, I shared theclassroom with collectors, dealers, consul-tants, and other aspiring young pro-fessionals. The many gallery and museumvisits enabled me to make professionalintroductions with some of London’s mostrespected Asian art dealers and curators.What is more, a Diploma lecturer facilitatedthe introduction which lead to an internshipwith one of my favourite London galleries. I joined Bonhams, New York in 2013 and amnow Head of Sale in Indian, Himalayan,Southeast Asian art.

Mark Rasmussen. 2011- 2012

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