MA History of Art (British Art) in York United Kingdom | University of York

British artistic creation has played a central role in numerous global exchanges and networks, spanning from early medieval Britain's material culture to eighteenth-century and Victorian painting and sculpture, through to British Modernism and the Britart movement.

Examine concepts of national, imperial, cosmopolitan, and global visual and material cultures, participate in discussions about British and European cultural identity, and analyze diverse artworks ranging from painting, sculpture, and architecture to graphic arts, design, and crafts. Opportunities exist to study photography, installation art, performance pieces, and contemporary works utilizing new media, digital platforms, and cutting-edge technologies.

Our institution boasts one of the UK's most extensive History of Art departments. We've established valuable collaborations with museums, galleries, and historic estates that enhance your learning experience, potentially providing internship possibilities and exclusive access to important collections.