MA (Hons) History of Art and History of Music in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

The History of Art course provides an exploration of artistic creations across various eras and global traditions.

You will:

discover the creation processes and intended audiences for artworks
position art within broader visual and material cultural contexts
examine artistic interpretations and evolving analyses of visual culture
During Years 3 and 4, you can:

focus on specific areas of interest
pursue independent research initiatives
create an in-depth thesis
participate in international study programs (Year 3)

The History of Music program examines diverse musical forms through multiple lenses, including:

artistic
historical
community-based
governmental
The curriculum addresses various aspects concerning both classical and contemporary music creation and appreciation.

In later years, students select from numerous specialized courses and may compose a thesis on a musical subject.

History of Art and History of Music naturally enhance each other:

Numerous concepts and artistic movements interconnect visual arts and music throughout different historical epochs.
Both disciplines utilize similar analytical approaches and historical frameworks.