History of Art

Art history is the study of visual and material culture, including art, design, and the built environment. It involves perspectives from archaeology, cultural anthropology, political and religious history, gender studies, and visual analysis, amongst others. Warwick's History of Art degree will develop critical skills and in-depth understanding, preparing you to thrive in careers across the art world and beyond.

By studying art in the context of history, we gain new insight into the perceptions and intentions of the maker, as well as the times in which the art, design, and architecture were produced. We place a strong emphasis on organising field trips to a variety of museums and galleries, giving you the opportunity to appreciate and understand by experiencing artistic work directly. This is why we offer a whole term in Venice.

Our carefully designed degree allows you to select the modules that suit your own interests. You will study a rich and varied range of art history, from Antiquity to the present day and across the world, supported by a range of site visits. You will also be taught in small class sizes to ensure close supervision by dedicated, research-active academic staff.