Art history courses can help you learn about key movements, influential artists, and the cultural contexts that shaped various art forms. You can build skills in visual analysis, critical thinking, and effective communication of artistic concepts. Many courses introduce tools like digital archives, art analysis software, and presentation platforms, which enhance your ability to research artworks and share your insights with others.

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, European History, Social Studies, World History, Art History, Economic Development, Ancient History, International Relations, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Liberal Arts, Art History, Creative Thinking, Social Studies, Creativity, Educational Materials, Curiosity, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Resourcefulness, Literacy, Curriculum Planning, Peer Review, Game Design, Performing Arts, World History, Empowerment, Student Engagement, Student-Centred Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Electronic Media, Aesthetics, Creativity, Design, Liberal Arts, Content Creation, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Environmental Issue, Social Justice
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Color Theory, World Music, Peer Review, Aesthetics, Disabilities, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Music, Music Theory, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Cinematography, Video Editing, Videography, Video Production, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Creativity, Media Production, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Creative Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Personal Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Creative Thinking, Multimedia, Cognitive flexibility, Photo Editing, Music, Storytelling, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Aesthetics, Systems Thinking, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Art History, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Timelines, World History, Culture, European History, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Medical History Documentation, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Research, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Case Studies, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months