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Art history explores the evolution and significance of paintings, sculptures, architectural works, and design across various 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's innovative collections hub, will be available. A third-year travel grant supports visits to museums, galleries, and landmarks relevant to your coursework.
First-year studies introduce art history through two courses: Art History and Its Materials and Techniques, and Art History in Action. Designed for beginners, these courses explore masterpieces by celebrated artists, designers, and architects, including non-Western works. They also cover essential topics like material techniques, art theory, patronage, and stylistic evolution. Both courses prepare you for advanced study, though they can also serve as standalone introductions. In subsequent years, you'll delve deeper into thematic studies, focusing on theoretical and contextual frameworks that pave the way for Honors-level research. The curriculum also examines 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. and curatorial positions at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Handel House, and the Design and Artists Collecting Society.