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Art History Courses

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.

Popular Art History Courses and Certifications


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Arts and Culture Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Risk Mitigation, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Art History, Organizational Effectiveness, Drive Engagement, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Target Audience, Communication Strategies

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design: Silhouettes and Icons

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Creative Thinking, Creative Design, Aesthetics, Visual Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Social Impact, Liberal Arts, Creative Problem-Solving, Design Elements And Principles, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Photography, Personal Development

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    University of Arizona

    Roman Art and Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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    University of London

    Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Case Studies, Public History, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Culture, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Environment

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Interactive Learning, Education and Training, Creative Thinking, Pedagogy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Design Thinking

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    The University of Tokyo

    Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Research, Public History

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Sustainable Design, Public History, Production Process, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainable Development, Production Line, Sustainability Standards, Social Impact, Labor Compliance, Culture, Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Personal Development

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Wonders of Ancient Egypt

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, World History, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Public History

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    Yale University

    Age of Cathedrals

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, World History, Architectural Engineering, Economic Development, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design, Aesthetics

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Art and the Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, digital literacy, Digital Transformation, Community Development, Policy Development, Culture, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Data Ethics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emerging Technologies, Mediation, Internet Of Things

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    透过摄影看世界

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular art history courses

  • Arts and Culture Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Fashion as Design: Silhouettes and Icons: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
  • Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories: University of London
  • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
  • Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Wonders of Ancient Egypt: University of Pennsylvania
  • Age of Cathedrals: Yale University

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