Brigham Young University. Dept. of Art (1905-1909)

In 1905, the Department of Fine Art and Design was renamed the Department of Art, while remaining in the School of Arts and Industries of Brigham Young University. It taught several courses in various art mediums. In 1906, the School of Arts and Industries was renamed the School of Arts and Trades; the Department of Art retained its name and functions.

Description

Established: 1905

Abolished: 1906

Location: Provo, Utah (1905-1906)

Functions

The Department of Art was responsible for the teaching of courses in Drawing, Drafting, Painting, Studio Work, and Design.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Art was part of the School of Arts and Industries, the trade school of Brigham Young University.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Industries (1905-1906)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Industries. Dept. of Fine Art and Design (1905)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Trades. Dept. of Art (1906)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1905-1906: p. 123 (part of the School of Arts and Industries) p. 134-137(Department of Fine Art and Design, courses listed)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905: p. 136 (Department of Fine Art and Design)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1905-1906: p. 115 (Department of Art listed under the School of Arts and Trades)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00102

Creator: UPB