Art History Courses Online
Art History is the analysis of visual data in a historical context. Art historians investigate works of art seeking to understand how they were made, why, by whom, and for whom. The study of Art History develops a range of specific technical skills and knowledge. These include an understanding of the relation between culture and society, the significance of visual communication and the role of iconology, the ability to evaluate aesthetic quality, attribute meaning and emotional content to visual information, analyze visual effects and construct hypothesis, separate technique from overall visual effect, understand the symbolic impact of images – what ‘works’ visually, as well as knowledge of the historical and cultural contexts of art. Many Art History graduates enter careers that seek students of any discipline, but which offer ample opportunity to use their highly developed aesthetic sense, attention to visual detail, analytical and research skills and verbal, written and thinking skills. Individuals with different interests have found employment in a variety of roles such as administrator, salesperson, business management trainee, market researcher, case manager, library assistant and insurance customer service officer. Jobs most closely related to the study of Art History, either directly after graduating or after further training and work experience, include: museum or gallery curator, museum education officer, picture librarian, conservator, archivist, fine arts auctioneer or valuer, art critic or journalist; as well as artist, designer, architect, art teacher, and art therapist.
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