MLitt Art History: Technical Art History, Making and Meaning
Course Overview
This Master's program delves into the practice of art-making, from historical materials and techniques to modern scientific analysis. You will develop a deep, hands-on understanding of artists' processes and the conservation of cultural heritage through object-based learning and research. This interdisciplinary degree prepares you for a dynamic career at the intersection of art history, science, and museum studies.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience through reconstruction workshops, replicating historical painting techniques and pigment recipes.
- Access world-class collections and labs at partner institutions like The Hunterian, Glasgow Museums, and National Galleries of Scotland.
- Benefit from professional networking with guest speakers and a dedicated work placement in the museum and conservation sector.
- Participate in an international study trip to major European cultural capitals to visit leading museums and conservation studios.
- Develop highly transferable skills in technical analysis, research, and critical thinking for careers in curation, collections care, or further academic study.
Course Overview
This Master's program delves into the practice of art-making, from historical materials and techniques to modern scientific analysis. You will develop a deep, hands-on understanding of artists' processes and the conservation of cultural heritage through object-based learning and research. This interdisciplinary degree prepares you for a dynamic career at the intersection of art history, science, and museum studies.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience through reconstruction workshops, replicating historical painting techniques and pigment recipes.
- Access world-class collections and labs at partner institutions like The Hunterian, Glasgow Museums, and National Galleries of Scotland.
- Benefit from professional networking with guest speakers and a dedicated work placement in the museum and conservation sector.
- Participate in an international study trip to major European cultural capitals to visit leading museums and conservation studios.
- Develop highly transferable skills in technical analysis, research, and critical thinking for careers in curation, collections care, or further academic study.
