Program Overview

MASTER 2 Histoire de l'Art : Expertise et Marche de l'Art

The Master 2 Expertise and Art Market (EMA) at the Faculty of Letters, Sorbonne University, is designed for students who have completed a Master 1 in History of Art and Archaeology and wish to pursue a multidisciplinary program of excellence, offering professional opportunities in the art market and expertise in France, Europe, and internationally.

Presentation

The program provides a comprehensive range of teachings, focusing on the fields of history of art and archaeology. The specificity of the university's UFR, with its numerous specialties, will serve the history, expertise, and enhancement of the art object (all periods and geographical areas combined).

Niveau d'etude vise

The program is designed for students with a BAC +5 degree or higher.

ECTS

The program consists of 60 credits.

Programme

The program includes the following units:

• UE1: History of Arts: Expertise and Artwork (18 ECTS)
• UE2: Law (4 ECTS)
• UE3: Economics of Art and Culture (4 ECTS)
• UE4: Language (4 ECTS)

Admission

Admission to the program requires:

• A high scientific level
• Validation of a Master 1 Research in History of Art and Archaeology or a double Master 1 Art-Law
• A good level of English

Insertion professionnelle

The program prepares students for careers in:

• Expertise of artworks
• Art market (auction houses, galleries, online art trade)
• Museums
• Courts
• Customs
• Antique fairs
• Personal art shopping
• Consulting (notably in artistic heritage management)
• Management of artistic and cultural projects
• Direction of foundations
• Patronage
• Cultural diplomacy (within the framework of French Institutes abroad)

Resume de la Formation

• Diploma: Master
• Specialty: Expertise and Art Market
• Entry level: BAC +4
• Location: Institute of Art and Archaeology - 3, rue Michelet 75006 Paris, National Institute of Art History - 2, rue Vivienne 75002 Paris
• Discipline(s): Archaeology and History of Art
• RNCP Reference: 34833
• RNCP Level: Level 7
• SISE Reference: Pluri letters - Languages - Human Sciences
• Study regime(s): Initial training, Continuing education
• Distance learning: No
• Validation of acquired experience: No
• Internship: Mandatory
• Internship duration: 6 months maximum
• Internal double degree: No
• External double degree: No