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The study of art history explores the evolution and significance behind paintings, sculptures, architectural works, and various design mediums. You'll have access to the University Library and Archives, along with The Hunterian—our museum and art gallery housing renowned collections like Hunter, Whistler, and Mackintosh. Additionally, Kelvin Hall, the University and city's cutting-edge collections hub, will be available to you. A third-year travel grant supports visits to museums, galleries, and landmarks pertinent to your coursework.
First-year courses, Art History and Its Materials and Techniques and Art History in Action, offer a broad foundation, ideal for beginners. These classes explore masterpieces by celebrated artists, designers, and architects, including non-Western works, while addressing core themes like material techniques, patronage, and stylistic evolution. Both courses prepare you for advanced study, though they also serve as standalone introductions for those not continuing beyond Level 1. In subsequent years, you'll delve deeper into thematic studies, focusing on theoretical and contextual frameworks essential for Honors-level work. The curriculum also introduces diverse art-historical methodologies and the socio-cultural contexts of artistic creation.
Graduates pursue careers in publishing, journalism, education, libraries, museums, galleries, heritage institutions, and art markets. Alumni have secured roles such as a Getty Collections Management Internship in the U.S. or curatorial positions at Dulwich Picture Gallery and Handel House.