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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


  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    The Other Austen. Jane Austen's Early Writings

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing, Writing, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • S

    Skillshare

    Drawing Human Faces in Procreate: Intuitive Illustration

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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  • B

    Berklee

    The Technology of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Post-Production, Collaborative Software, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Hardware, Editing

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Sciences Po

    International migrations: a global issue

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Immigration Law, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Demography, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Public Policies, Economics

    ★ 4.7 (564) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Systems Analysis, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Interoperability, Data Literacy, Data Sharing, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.3 (608) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, File Management, Visual Storytelling, Editing

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Brand Identity and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Value Propositions, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Logo Design, Target Audience, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Design, Customer Insights, Competitive Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (902) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis, Culture

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    How to Build an Effective Resume

    Skills you'll gain: Proofreading, Job Analysis, Storytelling, Editing, Professionalism, Data Storytelling, Web Presence, Writing and Editing, Planning, Overcoming Objections, Concision, Professional Development, Keyword Research, Writing, Prioritization, Employee Engagement, Personal Development, Performance Metric, Action Oriented, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Digital Publishing, Creativity

    ★ 4.7 (540) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cuidado de heridas en el ámbito hospitalario

    Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Patient Evaluation, Medical Surgical Nursing, Clinical Assessment, Medical History Documentation, Health Assessment, Trauma Care, Cleanliness, Nursing and Patient Care, Basic Patient Care, Infection Control, Clinical Practices, Clinical Documentation, Anatomy, Cell Biology

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Odesa, Ukraine: Jews in the Modern World

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Intercultural Competence, World History, European History, Music History, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Demography, Art History, Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Storytelling, Classical Music

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Other Austen. Jane Austen's Early Writings: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Drawing Human Faces in Procreate: Intuitive Illustration: Skillshare
  • The Technology of Music Production: Berklee
  • International migrations: a global issue: Sciences Po
  • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production: Michigan State University
  • Brand Identity and Strategy: IE Business School
  • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I): Johns Hopkins University
  • How to Build an Effective Resume: Madecraft
  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University

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