Art History & Aesthetics

Art History and Aesthetics is the study of human history with the use of paintings, architecture, sculpture, graphics and other forms of art. Art history is depicted through these art forms- as it considers these arts and aesthetics as the medium of expressions, feelings and various conditions of life. With the study of Art History and Aesthetics, students get to explore more about the art culture and aesthetic issues, awareness about social cultures, values, diverse form of art and architecture art and their relation in terms of world civilizations. It also focuses on the ways of expressing art history artistically.

Required skills for Art History & Aesthetics

Given below in the table are some of the skills required to make a career in Art History & Aesthetics

Art History & Aesthetics: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who are passionate to pursue a course in Art History & Aesthetics can pursue degree courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

UG Level: Candidates who aspires to pursue an Art History & Aesthetics programme at degree or diploma level should have completed Class XII in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum 50% - 60% marks.  

PG Level: Candidates who wish to pursue Art History & Aesthetics programme at PG diploma level should have a graduation degree in Arts with the minimum passing marks.  

Art History & Aesthetics: Job Profiles

Candidates who aspire to establish their career in the field of Art History & Aesthetics can avail the job opportunities available in various sectors under different profiles. Some of the popular job profiles for Art History & Aesthetics graduates are listed below: 

Art Consultant: The responsibility of Art Consultant is planning of artwork, dealing with clients, maintenance of artwork.  

Appraisers: The role of an appraisers is asses the dollar value of artwork mainly for tax or insurance planning. They usually work independently, auction houses etc.  

Curators: The role of a curator is to deal with the negotiation, purchase and sale of artwork. They also help with research projects and other related educational programs. 

Museum Technicians: They are also known as registrars. The responsibility of a museum curator is to work in coordination with the curators. Their role is also to take proper care of museum items.  

Conservators: The responsibility of conservators is to preserve artworks. They also work as freelancers.  

Arts Administration: They are responsible for organising and management roles. They need to have financial and marketing skills and knowledge about the arts.  

Some of the other job profiles related to Art History & Aesthetics are listed below:

• Archivist 
• Development Associate 
• Grants Specialist 
• Historical Preservation Coordinator  
• Arts Writer 
• Editor 
• Gallery Assistant 
• Research Assistant 
• Education Coordinator 
• Event Planner 

Art History & Aesthetics: Job Sectors

After pursuing Art History & Aesthetics degree, candidates can work in various fields. Some of the industries which provide job to Art History & Aesthetics graduates are listed below:  

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