BA European Art History (25% weighting) at Heidelberg University

The focus of the academic programme in European Art History is to convey fundamental knowledge that enables students to perform research within an international art perspective, including material and conceptual aspects. Courses include instruction on the history of the fine arts, architecture, applied arts, photography, film, performance art, and new media in Europe and western cultural circles from the beginning of the Middle Ages to the present day.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Institute of European Art History  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); English-taught and German-taught and German (in exceptional cases English-taught and French)-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The preparatory courses offered by the Heidelberg Institute of European Art History provide a structured introduction to the fundamentals of European Art History. Students pursuing the degree programme as a minor will study the topics “Form and Style”, “Iconography”, and either “Genres and Techniques” or “Architecture”, giving them the opportunity to obtain basic knowledge in a comprehensive and concentrated manner.

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