BA (Hons) History of Art

The BA History of Art course offered by the University of York offers students a chance to engage with the visual arts on a deeply intellectual level. The course is aimed at encouraging students to develop an understanding of the context in which art is produced and viewed, focusing on the period from the late middle ages to the present day. The unique approach of York to the discipline of art history goes beyond the traditional confines, encompassing not only paintings, sculptures and architecture but also digital art and museology.Course Content: It consists of a range of studies including classical art and architecture, sculpture, Byzantine art, the baroque, and modern and contemporary art. It further offers specialist modules on the history of textiles, fashion, photography, and digital media. In the first year, students will learn about different methods and theories, and the history of art from antiquity to the present day. The second year consists of studying chosen periods and topics in depth. The final year consists of a dissertation and optional modules which allow students to explore their own interests.Key Modules: Some of the distinctive modules offered include 'Art and its Histories', 'Art, Architecture and Sculpture in Classical Greece and Rome', 'The English Country House', 'Russian Art, Revolution and Modernity', 'Nineteenth-Century British Photography', and 'From Textiles to Teabags: Trade and Taste in Britain from 1700 to the Present'.Accreditations: No specific accreditation information is provided.Future Careers: The course can open doors to a wide range of careers, helping cultivate transferable skills that're attractive to employers. Graduates go on to work in a range of sectors including museums, art galleries, auction houses, music, theatre, heritage sites, tourism, marketing, journalism, publishing, education, the charity sector, and arts administration.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page. BA History of Art | University of York