Department of History of Art

Welcome to the website of the Department of History of Art at the University of Cambridge, a world-renowned centre for the study of art history from the middle ages to the twentieth century in Europe and beyond.

Our teaching staff are all much in demand internationally and our graduates fill top posts in UK art and other higher education institutions, as well as in other walks of life. Whether you are visiting the site to learn about all the research and teaching activities that are going on here or because you are thinking of applying to study with us we hope you will find much that is of interest. You will find links to our current news and events on the right.

This term we welcome Paul Crossley as Slade Professor of Fine Art 2011-12. His lectures on 'The Gothic Cathedral: A New Heaven and a New Earth' take place every Monday. On 2 March, as part of a series of lectures in Cambridge sponsored by the French Embassy, the artist, activist, writer and curator Jean-Jacques Lebel will be speaking on 'The Cult of Venus'. Among other news, we are very glad to have been joined by Andrew Nairne as the new Director of Kettle's Yard.

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