MA History of Art (British Art)

The MA in History of Art - British Art course, offered by the University of York, UK, is a comprehensive program that takes a chronological approach to study British art, covering the period from the early 18th century to the present. This course explores a wide range of media, from painting, sculpture, prints, and drawings to photography, film, and digital art, providing students with in-depth knowledge and research skills.Course Content: The course encourages creative thinking and analytical skills by investigating British art’s central aspects from a global perspective. The program focuses on the complex interactions between the production of art, cultural identity, national heritage, and global encounters. The curriculum includes resources available in major museums, dealers, auction houses and design studios.Key Modules: The key modules include British Art and the Global, British Art and the Modern World, and Dissertation in History of Art. The approach of these modules enables students to understand the significance of artworks within their historical and cultural contexts.Future Careers: This program can lead to career opportunities in museums, galleries, and other cultural and heritage institutions, academia, the art trade, publishing, education, public relations, marketing and many more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.