Art History (Research)

97% of our research overall in Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)

Join a research community with a radical approach to the histories of art. Dive into rich archives, work with museums and develop your research project.

From world-leading research to our radical approach to the histories of art, from exceptional links with museums and galleries to Brighton’s distinctive arts culture – you’ll find Sussex a truly exceptional place to work on your research project.

Areas of study
We offer research supervision in the history of art and architecture, including:

• visual and material cultures

• photography studies

• sound studies

• feminist and queer art history

• British and North American art

• surrealism and its legacies

• art historiography and the history of art writing

• history of museums and collections

• Victorian art and architecture

• Byzantine art

• Renaissance art

• art and empire

We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.