Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - History of Art (V350)

History of Art is a way of unlocking the past through material culture and understanding the process of human creativity itself.

Discover art and visual culture through a broad range of perspectives, such as social history, global art, philosophy, anthropology, feminism and religion. Students will have access to original works, a dedicated fine art library and collection of resources in the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, the Univrsity of Birmingham's acclaimed public gallery on-campus. Here, students will find works by Botticelli, Van Gogh, Monet, Magritte, Degas, Gwen John, Vigée LeBrun and Rodin.

Study trips play an exciting part in the degree and includes visits to galleries and museums in the UK and abroad. A highlight is the University-funded trip to a major European centre of artistic importance, where students have the opportunity to examine works of art and architecture in situ. Previous study trips have been to Rome, Prague, Berlin and Paris and are led by staff with specific research interests in the city. The trip provides a great opportunity to get to know the entire year group in an informal and inspiring setting.