History of Art - BA (Hons)

Goldsmiths, University of London

This degree encourages you to develop an independent critical involvement with works of art and visual culture, to examine changing historical conceptions of art and the artist, and to explore the visual arts in their wider cultural and political contexts. You'll investigate modern and contemporary art, art theory and visual culture from around the world, approaching the subject from a fresh perspective which puts an emphasis on key areas of debate rather than chronology.
We'll explore visual culture in all forms to broaden your outlook. You’ll not only examine the kinds of artefacts you might see in museums and art galleries, but also those that make up our everyday environment: like architecture, city and landscapes, adverts, TV and film, websites, the body, and street style.
You’ll study in one of the world's best universities for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022) and you'll be based in vibrant South-East London, where you’ll discover everything from art spaces and studios to foodie pop-ups and markets.

Length
3 years full-time, 4-6 years part-time

Visual Cultures