{"id":77243,"date":"2023-06-21T12:19:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T10:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/?page_id=77243"},"modified":"2024-03-15T12:21:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T11:21:30","slug":"art-history-ba","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/choosing-your-degree-program\/courses-offered\/art-history-ba\/","title":{"rendered":"Art History B.A."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/jgu-base-pageheader>\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-anchornavigation>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Much of the technical literature is written in English. Therefore, your English skills should be good enough to read and understand these texts. In addition to English, you should also have school-level knowledge of another (ancient or modern) foreign language. If you find yourself drawn to aesthetic aspects of culture, then Art History could be the right degree program for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will need to be able to observe carefully, express complex relationships in both words and writing, and have a good sense of spatial visualization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You will study this subject as part of a two-subject bachelor\u2019s degree program<\/a><\/strong>. The degree program always consists of an academic major<\/strong> <\/b>and minor<\/strong>, which can be combined according to your interests or professional goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you choose the subject as a minor, you will generally complete only a portion of the modules and classes taught to students of the major subject. As a result, you will focus on a selection from the content listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Introduction phase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program starts (1st-2nd semesters) with multiple courses that provide a broad overview of artistic creation from Medieval times to today. You will acquire essential basic knowledge of the topics, methods, and academic strategies involved in the study of art history. Moreover, you will get a deeper understanding of the methods and history of the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced phase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the following semesters (3rd\u22125th semesters) you will examine works of fine art and architecture from various epochs, using various criteria. The focus is placed not only on the works, however, but also on the artists themselves, helping students practice approaches to understanding the aesthetics of art. Together with the lecturers, you will re-examine the relationships between objects, artistic personalities, and society. It is possible to choose an individual focus in the context of the fine arts (painting, sculpture, new media) or architecture (edifices, garden design, etc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final phase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For your thesis (6th semester) you will work intensively with one of your lecturers to formulate a written discussion of a specific issue. The topic can be freely chosen or suggested by your supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The degree program will be rounded out by a series of presentations by researchers and specialists from various fields who will be speaking about their insights and the latest developments in art and the cultural industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct interaction with the works also plays an important role. You will be able to take part in excursions to museums and other sites to observe and analyze works of art up close. Within project seminars, experts working in museums, in the preservation of historical monuments and the art trade will share their experience and knowledge. The degree program in Art History helps you learn to think outside the box: You can learn a foreign language, \u201cexplore\u201d adjacent social and cultural studies disciplines, or broaden your general education by attending the courses and events of the Studium generale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stays abroad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to live abroad for a semester or a year? Do you want to learn another language and get to know a new culture? Or gain a different perspective on your particular subject? A stay abroad provides you with the perfect opportunity to achieve this and is possible with every degree program \u2013 either self-organized or by taking advantage of one of the popular exchange programs. This is made possible by various cooperation agreements and partnerships with foreign universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on this topic, please visit our websites on studying abroad. Visit our student exchange platform<\/a> for an overview of cooperating universities in your field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This program of study does not require you to spend time abroad, but you nevertheless have the opportunity to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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