BA Art History (combination/minor subject) at University of Stuttgart

Images shape our view of ourselves and the world. Art history examines this from a historical perspective – from painting, sculpture, and architecture to film, photography, design, and performance. The works are analysed within their respective cultural, social, or political contexts.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

At the centre of art history are visual objects. "Learning to see" – the ability to visually analyse works of art – is therefore an important foundation for studying art history. In addition, as is customary for any academic discipline, students learn the fundamentals of scholarly research and writing.

Career pathways

A wide range of careers are open to Art historians. Typical fields include: Research and teaching at a university Typical tasks of art historians vary depending on the field of work: Museums & galleries: Curating exhibitions, managing collections, giving tours, publishing. Monument preservation: Documenting historic buildings, providing restoration advice, preparing expert reports.

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