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History of Art University of Marburg

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Degree

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Standard period of study (amount)

6 semesters

Location

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • Sculpture, Plastic Arts
  • Graphic Arts
  • Painting
  • Art History
  • Art Studies

Focus

Acquisition of in-depth knowledge in the areas of painting, sculpture, architecture, graphics, arts and crafts, Focus is on the creation, appearance, function and effect of works from late antiquity to contemporary art in Europe and (from the 16th century) America, Learn basic methods for analysing and communicating works of art

Annotation

Minor subject in the combination Bachelor's degree course - only possible in combination with a major subject Standard period of study: 6 or 8 semesters (depending on combination) The degree depends on the major subject chosen. Further information on the structure of the combination Bachelor's degree course can be found here: https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/studieninteressierte/studienmoeglichkeiten/kombibachelor The minor subject of Art History will provide you with both basic knowledge and in-depth knowledge in the areas of painting, sculpture, architecture, graphics, arts and crafts as well as the intermedia manifestations of modern and current art. The origin, appearance, function and effect of works from late antiquity to the contemporary art of Europe and (from the 16th Century) America will form the focus of scientific interest. For this, you will learn basic methods for the analysis and communication of works of art. Besides a variety of subjects, the minor subject offers the possibility of focusing on art and cultural science. An integral part of the degree course is the MarSkills programme, in which you acquire attractive and future-oriented key skills (see https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/fb09/igs/arbeitsgruppen/sprechwissenschaft/marskills/was-ist-marskills).

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Lecture period

  • 22.04.2025 - 25.07.2025
  • 13.10.2025 - 13.02.2026

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Tuition fee

Fees

Currently, the German federal state of Hesse does not charge tuition fees.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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