Art History Course

Looking for an Art History distance learning course? Are you bewitched by the master painters? Fascinated by the development of Art over the ages? Then our Art History home study course would prove an exciting challenge.

It takes you through the concept of art history, as well as discussing works of art and analysing the themes and topics covered. It then contextualises the subject by looking at its historical significance, finishing with an over view of art from 1400 to 1520 and 20th century art in Europe and the USA.

Like all Start Learning distance learning courses, you will have access to tutor support and our courses are designed in bite sized sections to make learning easier and more flexible. So Start Learning now!

Home Study Support

As a valued student of Start Learning you will have the facility to use our personal tutor service with your Art History distance learning course.  At Start Learning we have a friendly team of highly qualified and experienced tutors.  A tutor will be allocated to our student for 12 months, starting from when study materials are received.  The tutors are contacted via email and are responsible for marking assignments and guiding you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations.

Distance Learning Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, just a keen interest in the subject. At Start Learning we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

Recommended hours of Study

We recommended you spend approximately 90 hours of your time studying the Art History Course. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 2 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but if you could spare 4 hours a week you could complete it in six months.

Course Contents

Our Art History distance learning course consists of the following topics:

Topic 1: Studying Art History
Unit 1: What is art history?

Topic 2: An introduction to Art History
Unit 1: Discussing works of art
Unit 2: Themes and topics in art

Topic 3: Art in context
Unit 1: Historical and cultural contexts
Unit 2: How art is made and displayed

Topic 4: Painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy and Flanders from  c.1400 to c.1520
Unit 1: Painting in Italy and Flanders from c. 1400 to c. 1520
Unit 2: Sculpture and architecture in Italy from c. 1400 to c. 1520

Topic 5: Painting, sculpture and architecture in Europe and the USA from c.1906 to c.1980
Unit 1: Painting in Europe and the USA from c.1906 to c.1980
Unit 2: Sculpture and architecture in Europe and the USA from c.1906 to c.1980

Qualification

On successful completion of all of the assignments you will receive a Start Learning Diploma in Art History

Language of Examination

English