Sessional Lecturer - FAH387H1F The Business of Art

Date Posted: 06/22/2026
Req ID: 48756
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Art History
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Description: This course will examine methods of valuing art and will focus on trends in theauction market in Canada since the 1960s. We will look at the history of art at auction internationallyand discuss artists such as Banksy and Damien Hirst and their artworks within the primary andsecondary markets. Other topics will include international art fairs, art advisory and appraisals, and issues in authenticity.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 60 students

Estimated TA Support: 65 TA hours

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