History of Art (Modern and Contemporary Art)

The History of Art (Modern and Contemporary Art) program delivered by University of York will take you on a journey that explores how art and visual culture speak to urgent global issues, including identity and memory, politics and social justice, health and technology, economies, and sustainability.

Quick Facts:

• The study of modern and contemporary art allows us to understand the world we live in today and its historical development. We engage in a variety of approaches to the study of art, across different temporal and geographical contexts. We cover diverse artistic media, including painting, sculpture, installation, architecture, photography, film, video, performance, digital and ‘new’ media.

• You'll be able to chose modules to study throughout your degree, either specialising or working across a range of areas. Our department also has strong connections to a range of museums and galleries across the north of England.

Courses include:

• Modern and Contemporary Art: Research Skills and Methods

• Art and Imagery in York Minster

• The Art of the Pre-Raphaelites

• Critical Architecture: More Than Mere Containment

• Ceramic Arts of the Islamic World

• Fashion: Theories, Materials and Images (1540-1940)