New York University Institute Of Fine Arts
The Institute of Fine Arts is one of the 14 divisions of New York University (NYU). It offers master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees, the Advanced Certificate in Conservation of Works of Art, and the Certificate in Curatorial Studies (issued jointly with the Metropolitan Museum of Art). It is the top-ranked graduate program in art history, according to the National Research Council's 1994 study.
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