Art History

Why Study Art History?

Works of art are material objects and visual images. Their 'language' is visual, and therefore we need to develop particular skills in order to interpret them. The ability to extract meaning from a visual environment is a learned skill and one that can be applied to many job areas. Many jobs demand skill in the observation and interpretation of visual data, particularly the ability to make connections and draw disparate elements together to make a coherent whole. The study of Art History develops and extends an individual's natural ability to construct and communicate meaning from almost any visual environment.

Where do Art History Graduates work?

Art galleries and museums
Government organisations
Educational institutions
Framers, conservators and restorers
Advertising and publishing

Jobs that relate to Art History

• Graphic Designer
• Fashion Designer
• Film director/producer
• Art Historian
• Archivist
• Art Curator
• Event Manager
• Art Valuer
• Website Designer
• Conservator
• Journalist
• Stage and Film Art Director
• And lots more!

Further information about Art History can be found in the Art History Career View (130KB PDF)

See also the Careers section on the Art History department website.