Art History

Art History is the examination of artistic expression, aesthetic movements, and visual culture within historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts. This skill involves analyzing artistic techniques, symbolism, and the influence of social and political factors on art production. Art historians study various artistic periods, from classical sculpture to contemporary digital art, interpreting works within their historical frameworks. Mastery of art history enhances cultural appreciation, curatorial expertise, and critical analysis in academic and museum settings.
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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Economics, Case Studies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Art History, Performing Arts, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Interactive Learning, Community Development, Public Policies, Creativity, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    129 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Art History, Architecture and Construction, Aesthetics, European History, Design Elements And Principles, Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    185 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Ancient History, Art History, Psychology, Storytelling, Creativity, Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    619 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Illustrator, Peer Review, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    5.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Performing Arts, Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Art History, Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Vibrations, Psychology, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    285 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Environment and Resource Management, Architecture and Construction, World History, Community Organizing, Investigation, Culture

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    404 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Art History, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    405 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    433 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, Experimentation, Music History

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Digital Advertising, Culture, Art History, Creativity, Consumer Behaviour, Business Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    971 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Disabilities, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Aesthetics, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, World History, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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