Art History

The subject of art history is European art from the early Middle Ages to the present day, as well as the contemporary international art of its own. Art history analyzes art in its social context. The focus is on questions about painting, sculpture, architecture and new media. Studying art history means putting works of art in context - in historical, cultural, theological, literary, sociological and many more. This versatility makes the subject demanding and stimulating.

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Historical and Modern Study Objects

Bamberg is a UNESCO World Heritage City. The buildings and museums of the city and its surroundings are first-rate study objects and offer opportunities for seminars, excursions and research. In this environment characterized by old and new art, in the immediate vicinity of the Domberg and the Old Town Hall, there are also the rooms of the two chairs of art history.

Networking

The two chairs of art history have been integrated into the "Institute for Archeology, Monuments and Art History (IADK)" since the winter semester of 2008/09, which offers unique opportunities for interdisciplinary connection with its Fächerverband. Another special feature of art history in Bamberg is the practice-oriented orientation of teaching and research.

Practical

In addition to their owners and assistants, the Apl. Professor G. Ulrich Großmann, Director General of the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg, and honorary professor dr. Gregor J. M. Weber, Senior Director of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. They regularly host events, some of which take place in Bamberg, some in the museums and collections they run. The offer is supplemented by one- and multi-day excursions and teaching assignments, which focus on the practice of originals and a strong practical relevance.