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Brigham Young University. Department of Art

 Organization

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:

J. Roman Andrus papers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233277091]
Identifier: UA 299
Scope and Contents

Contains a brief history of the Brigham Young University Art Department. History written in 1957.

Dates: 1957

Department of Visual Arts faculty histories, 1959-2010

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5532 Series 4
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1959-2010

John Hafen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 356
Abstract This collection consists of correspondence, a diary of John's wife, Thora Hafen (January 1901-May 1901), a notebook, certificates, family genealogies, mementos, illustrated programs of Hafen's art exhibits, and newspaper clippings which laud Hafen's art. Part of the collection was represented in a catalog entitled A Step Beyond: Artist's Archives and Creative Process, presented by the Special Collections and Archives and Manuscripts of Brigham Young University,...
Dates: 1879-1918

Oral history interview with J. Roman Andrus

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 37
Scope and Contents

Interview by Leonard Arrington with J. Roman Andrus concerning his childhood, art education, teaching experiences at BYU, and thoughts on the art world and the destiny of BYU. Includes transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1980