Brigham Young University. Dept. of Art

In 1981 the Department of Art was part of the College of Fine Arts and Communications. The department was previously named the Department of Art and Design. In 1996 the department merged with the Department of Design to form the new Department of Visual Arts. Department chairmen for Art included Robert L. Marshall (1981-1982; 1988-1995), Franz Johansen (1982-1985), Sherron D. Hill (1985-1988), and Michael D. Day (1995-1997).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communcations. Dept. of Art

Brigham Young University. Art Dept.

Description

Established: 1981

Abolished: 1996

Location: Provo, Utah (1981-1996)

Functions

The Department of Art serves two main purposes: (a) the preparation of creative leaders in the various fields of the plastic and graphic arts and (b) the building of an appreciative audience for these arts.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Art was under the direction of a Department Chair who was under the direction of the College Dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1981-1996)

Earlier unit:: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Art and Design (1981)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Visual Arts (1996)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1980-1981: p. 60 (Dept. of Art was previously named the Dept. of Art and Design)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1981-1982: p. 288 (Robert L. Marshall, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1982-1983: p. 350 (Franz Johansen, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1985-1986: p. 290 (Sherron D. Hill, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1996-1997: p. 384 (Art curriculum part of Department of Visual Arts)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00377

Creator: LFW