Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Arts in Art History

The Bachelor of Arts in Art History is a comprehensive program that equips students with a deep understanding of art and its historical context. The program is designed to provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge, enabling them to pursue various careers in the field of art history.

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide students with a solid foundation in art history, as well as the opportunity to specialize in specific areas of interest. The program includes:

• Studium: The study of art history at the Institute of Art History at the Free University of Berlin
• Schwerpunkte: Specializations in art history, including Africa, Europe and America, and East Asia
• Beispielaufgaben: Example tasks and projects that students can expect to complete during the program
• Studienalltag: Insights into the daily life of students in the program
• Perspektiven: Career perspectives and opportunities for graduates of the program

Specializations

The program offers specializations in:

• Kunstgeschichte mit dem Schwerpunkt Afrika: Art history with a focus on Africa
• Kunstgeschichte mit dem Schwerpunkt Europa und Amerika: Art history with a focus on Europe and America
• Kunstgeschichte mit dem Schwerpunkt Ostasien: Art history with a focus on East Asia

Career Perspectives

Graduates of the program can expect to pursue careers in:

• Museum work
• Denkmalpflege (heritage conservation)
• Journalism
• University teaching and research Examples of career paths include:
  • Dr. Britta Kaiser-Schuster, Dezernentin der Kulturstiftung der L‰nder
  • Dr. Maya Stiller, Professorin f¸r Koreanische Kunst und Visuelle Kultur an der University of Kansas, USA
  • Dr. Stephan Kemperdick, Kustos f¸r Altniederl‰ndische und Altdeutsche Malerei der Berliner Gem‰ldegalerie
  • Dr. Ralph Paschke, Dezernatsleiter beim Brandenburgischen Landesamt f¸r Denkmalpflege

Conclusion

The Bachelor of Arts in Art History is a comprehensive program that provides students with a deep understanding of art and its historical context. With specializations in Africa, Europe and America, and East Asia, graduates of the program can expect to pursue a wide range of careers in the field of art history.