Why Study Art History
- What are the AIMS of art history?
- to understand our visual environment
- to interpret our own culture, as well as other cultures and value systems of both the past and the present
- to appreciate diverse art forms
- to enhance cross-cultural communication
- to develop global perspectives on the contemporary world
- to reveal the processes of human creativity
- to play an essential role in aesthetic education
- What THINGS do art historians study?
- paintings, calligraphy, and sculpture
- architecture and cities
- photography, film, and mass media
- performance art, installations, and video art
- gardens and landscape design
- ceramics, jade, and other decorative arts
- What SKILLS does art history teach?
- critical thinking
- creative thinking
- analytical writing
- visual analysis and interpretation
- cross-cultural communication
- historical or archival research methods
- seld-directed learning
- What CAREERS are open to an art history major?
- all the careers normally open to someone with a B.A. degree
- various museum careers in Hong Kong and abroad
- auction houses, art galleries, and the antique business
- cultural heritage, historic preservation, and archaeology
- art criticism, art journalism, and art publishing
- international cultural affairs
- international tourism
- arts education from primary school to university
- Do I need to have studied art history in SCHOOL?
- No. Our first year courses assume no previous knowledge of art, since most Hong Kong schools do not teach art history. You will learn as you go.
- Do I need ARTISTIC skill?
- No. You don't need to be an artist, or become one, to study art history.
- Can I just take ONE or two art history courses?
- Yes. We offer several courses that anyone can take, without pre-requisites.
- Why ART?
- Because it's everywhere.