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67 Short courses in Art History

Reflective Art in Practice
These Reflective Art in Practice courses at the University of Southampton examine the theory and practice behind a range of art movements.

History of European Art - Cities, Networks, and the Making of Artistic Traditions
The History of European Art - Cities, Networks, and the Making of Artistic Traditions explores selected key moments in European art from the 15th to the 20th century, focusing on how artworks were produced, circulated, and interpreted within specific urban, political, and cultural contexts. It investigates pivotal episodes that illuminate broader issues of mobility, identity, and canon formation.

The Dark Side of London
The The Dark Side of London course from UCL Summer School focuses on the visual representation of London from the Victorian to the contemporary period.

Apocalypse Now - Representations and Concepts in Western Art
The Apocalypse Now - Representations and Concepts in Western Art course from UCL Summer School ill present an overview of some of the original apocalyptic tales, and the work of key artists of Western apocalyptic fiction, art, and architecture.

Modern and Contemporary Art in London
The Modern and Contemporary Art in London course from UCL Summer School focuses on art works exhibited in London collections and temporary exhibitions, discussing and theorising the evolution of the modern art object from the 19th century to the present.

Architecture in Berlin - A Walk through History
This Architecture in Berlin - A Walk through History course at Freie Universität Berlin provides an overview of the development of public and private architecture in Berlin during the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries

Art in Germany from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century
The Art in Germany from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century course at Freie Universität Berlin will introduce Berlin’s outstanding art collections, with their wide range of masterpieces from late medieval times to the present day.

History of European Art - Travelling Artists and Artworks
This History of European Art - Travelling Artists and Artworks course at Freie Universität Berlin explores European art from the 15th to the 20th century with a particular focus on the travels of artists between urban centers like Florence, Rome, Venice, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Berlin.

Archaeological Field School of Etruscology
The Archaeological Field School of Etruscology offers a 10-day academic programme including archaeological excavation activities in the Etruscan necropolis of Colombaie di Volterra, located in northern Tuscany.

Roman Ceramics in the Mediterranean Sea Routes (1st Century BC – 7th Century AD)
Ceramics will be presented through an integrated archaeological and archaeometric approach. Students will have the opportunity to attend lessons on the history of research into the main classes (Italian, Gallic, African, and Eastern Terra Sigillata), on common and cooking wares and on the most widely distributed types of Roman amphorae.

Al Tikha Archaeological Field School (Oman)
Together with its outreach activities, the variety of contexts explored at Al-Tikha serves as a reference point for the academic community and for wider audiences interested in antiquity, making Al-Tikha an ideal venue for the Winter School and for training a new generation of students and researchers.

Diagnosis in Heritage Science - 8.
The Summer School offers a multidisciplinary program of studies over the course of one week.Hosted by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Pisa, it is designed for postgraduate students (Master’s degree holders), particularly PhD candidates, who have an interest in Heritage Science.
Curating Contemporary Art
Join the Curating Contemporary Art course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and gain an understanding of professional standards of practice in curating. Learn about structures and institutions of the art world - acquire the tools to write an exhibition proposal, organise a show or apply for funding.
Pyramids to Cathedrals - An Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Art
Boston University offers the Pyramids to Cathedrals - An Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Art programme.
Art and Its Global Histories
This Art and Its Global Histories module from The Open University UK presents a new history of art, starting with the Renaissance, when Europeans encountered a new range of desirable objects from across the globe.
Summer School online
The Summer School online learning has become an important and integral element of The Courtauld Institute of Art's short courses.
Introduction to Approaches in History of Art
The Introduction to Approaches in History of Art course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will take us on a journey through the National Gallery, taking advantage of this extraordinarily rich collection.
Modern Art Theory through Practice
Our Modern Art Theory through Practice Short Course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is designed to provide a particular line of inquiry for anyone interested in contemporary art through combining critical theory, practice and a day visiting galleries.
Women Artists in France, 1770-1914
This Women Artists in France, 1770-1914 course offered by The Courtauld Institute of Art provides the opportunity to explore the achievements of a range of extraordinary individuals.
Holbein at the Court of Henry VIII
This Holbein at the Court of Henry VIII course offered by The Courtauld Institute of Art will consider Holbein’s earlier development as a pioneering German artist who engaged with new cultural influences of the Renaissance.