Founded in 1987, the Â鶹´«Ã½ is dedicated to the study of Â鶹´«Ã½ art and architecture from prehistory to the present day. With a membership of more than 350 established and emerging scholars, graduate students, and aficionados, the IAS is a vital force in generating new knowledge about the visual arts on the Â鶹´«Ã½ peninsula and neighboring islands. It actively promotes scholarly exchange through the IAS/Kress Lecture Series in Italy, sponsored sessions at five major North American conferences (American Association of Â鶹´«Ã½ Studies, College Art Association, International Congress on Medieval Studies, Renaissance Society of America, and Sixteenth Century Society & Conference), travel grants for scholars presenting at these conferences, and research and publication grants to scholars working on Â鶹´«Ã½ topics. The IAS newsletter, website, and blog are further resources, designed to share news in to the field of Â鶹´«Ã½ art studies and to enable members to engage each other on issues of mutual interest.
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is a 501(c)(3) public charity; all contributions are tax deductible to the amount permitted by law.
For additional information:
History of the IAS
IAS By-Laws
Reports & Minutes
IAS Calendar
Disclaimer
Policy on Job Listings
For questions regarding the history, organizational structure, and tax-exempt status of the IAS, please contact Tenley Bick, President.
For membership questions, please contact Nicola Camerlenghi at membership@italianartsociety.org.