Art History

Art History is the examination of artistic expression, aesthetic movements, and visual culture within historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts. This skill involves analyzing artistic techniques, symbolism, and the influence of social and political factors on art production. Art historians study various artistic periods, from classical sculpture to contemporary digital art, interpreting works within their historical frameworks. Mastery of art history enhances cultural appreciation, curatorial expertise, and critical analysis in academic and museum settings.
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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Digital Advertising, Culture, Art History, Creativity, Consumer Behaviour, Business Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    971 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Performing Arts, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Art History, Aesthetics, Electronic Media, Experimentation, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    285 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Environmental Monitoring, Music, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Concept Of Operations, Culture, Media and Communications, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Physical Science, Liberal Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Art History, Engineering Design Process, Writing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Environment and Resource Management, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Culture, World History, Investigation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    404 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Music

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Public History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Creativity, Storytelling, Writing, Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Musical Composition, Art History, Music History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public History, Community Development, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Art History, Design, Cultural Diversity, Photography

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Economics, Case Studies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Disabilities, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Aesthetics, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, World History, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    48 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yeshiva University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Research, Color Theory, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    123 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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