History of art
Short courses for the public
History of Art aims at an historical understanding of the origins of artefacts within world cultures, asking about the circumstances of their making, their makers, the media used, the functions of the images and objects, their critical reception and – not least – their subsequent history.
The Department has a strong offering in the History of Art, which can be studied from short courses (many of which can be studied for credit) up to degree level.
Upcoming courses
The Winchester Bible and its World
- Short courses
- Sat 02 Mar 2019
- 9:45am-5:30pm
Painting in China from the Tang Dynasty to the Present Day
- Short courses
- Sat 30 Mar 2019
- 9.30am - 5.30pm
Focus on Art - Part IV
- Short courses
- Wed 24 Apr 2019 to Wed 03 Jul 2019
- 2:00-4:00pm 10 meetings
Van Eyck to Memling: Northern Renaissance Art c.1430-1480 (Online)
- Short courses
- Wed 24 Apr 2019 to 05 Jul 2019
Indian Dress
- Short courses
- Thu 25 Apr 2019 to Thu 04 Jul 2019
- 2:00-4:00pm 10 meetings
Part-time award programmes
We also offer part-time award courses for those looking to gain an Oxford qualification (from undergraduate certificate through to Doctorate) in the subject area.
Undergraduate Certificate in the History of Art
This two-year, part-time course in the History of Art is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degreeUndergraduate Diploma in History of Art
This is a two-year, part-time modular course equivalent to one year full-time undergraduate degree studyPostgraduate Certificate in Historical Studies
A taught postgraduate qualification in Historical StudiesMSt in the History of Design
The MSt in the History of Design is a taught Master's Degree offered part-time over two yearsStudent spotlight: Keiko Rochaix
Keiko studied Art History with OUDCE to consolidate her knowledge and to help with her gallery project.