Brigham Young University. Department of Art
Dates
- Existence: 1981 - 1996
Administrative History
The Department of Art (1981-1996) was a department within the College of Fine Arts and Communications at Brigham Young University.
The Department of Art became a part of the College of Fine Arts and Communications in 1981. 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).
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.
Citation:
Brigham Young University Organizational History Project website, viewed Jul. 29, 2011 (Department of Art; established 1981; College of Fine Arts and Communications; previously the Department of Art and Design; merged with the Department of Design to form the new Department of Visual Arts, 1996; Department chairmen: Robert L. Marshall (1981-1982; 1988-1995), Franz Johansen (1982-1985), Sherron D. Hill (1985-1988), and Michael D. Day (1995-1997); 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)Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
B. F. Larsen collection addendum, 1929-1970
Contains personal papers, including art work, clippings, exams, postcards, art textbooks, articles, photos and slides, printed art, and correspondenc.
B. F. Larsen correspondence and mementos, 1910-1967
Contains letters, newspaper clippings, printed programs, and published articles or items about B.F. Larsen, BYU Art Department and Utah art. Includes chronological correspondence, an autobiography, articles and reports, minutes, art notebooks, outlines and coures notes, and teaching materials.
Department of Visual Arts faculty histories, 1959-2010
Contains files regarding employment of various faculty within the Visual Arts department. Files include letters of recommendation and endorsements for hiring. Files also contain resumes and lists of accomplishments. Contents also includes correspondence regarding advancement, funding, and termination. Included are funding forms, leave of absence forms, and research materials and findings. Dates range from 1959-2010.
B. F. Larsen collection
Includes correspondence, news clippings, reports, minutes, policy statements, radio talks, articles, lecture notes, art samplings, catalog of slides, art notebooks, and poems. Also includes biographical material concerning Larsen and his wife, Martha Day Larsen.