June-July 2013 Smithsonian-Mason Field School

Issued: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:04:00 BST

This summer, Graduate students of the Smithsonian-George Mason University MA in the History of Decorative Arts program will be attending the University of Glasgow for the following graduate courses:

• Gothic and the Gothic Revival (June 24-July 5)
• Treasure Houses of Scotland (July 8-19)

The courses feature lectures, behind-the-scenes site visits, and study sessions led by leading experts and scholars.

Further details:
Gothic and the Gothic Revival -  Examine the Scottish Gothic style, from its medieval origins to its late 18th-and 19th-century antiquarian rediscovery. Particular focus will be paid to the design and architecture of this iconic style, including furniture, stained glass and silver. Dr Debra Strickland

Treasure Houses of Scotland - Explore the architecture and social history of Scotland's 18th- and 19th-century homes. Particular focus will be paid to the planning, descriptive treatment and use of the interiors including furniture, ceramics, silver, textiles and other decorative arts. Dr Hilary Macartney

Smithsonian Summer School Poster 2013

Administrator: Tahitia McCabe