Art Historian

Art Historians research and explore the way art has developed throughout human history. They might focus their interest on a specific medium within a historical period (eg, decor and fashions in the Elizabethan age) or take a broader look at how art movements intersect with lifestyle and culture (eg, how the industrial revolution propelled the Art Nouveau movement in Europe).

As a Art Historian you might be verifying the authenticity of a painting, preserving a piece of tribal art, leading a tour group at an important cultural site, cataloguing art pieces for an art museum, or writing a journal article that unpacks the findings of key research.

It’s a specialist occupation that advances our understanding of the creative process as well as world history.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $101,400
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a art historian?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Art History)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,992
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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