Art Historians are skilled professionals who over the years have researched and gathered knowledge about the various forms of artistic expression that has existed since the beginning of time. Art historians are essentially art curators, teachers, critics or advisors who help decide what pieces should be added to a museum's collection, what is the significance of historical art and how they fit into the culture. They also analyze visual arts' meaning (painting, sculpture, architecture) at the time they were created.
Personal Competencies
• You have a creative bent of mind
• You have good communication skills
• You have good analytical skills
• You are comfortable working in a team
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in Humanities
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (BA) in Fine Arts or other Social Sciences, followed by Master's in Allied subjects OR
Complete Bachelor's degree (BA) in Fine Arts or Other Social Sciences, followed by Masters in Allied subjects and then opt for PhD OR
Pursue a PG. Diploma in Museology and History of Indian Arts
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Fine Arts and Humanities.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Jamia Millia Islamia, Faculty of fine Arts, New Delhi
2. Panjab University, Chandigarh, punjab
3. Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur, Rajasthan
4. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
5. Utkal University of Culture — UUC, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
6. Faculty of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
7. College of Arts, Delhi University
8. Chamarejendra Government College of Visual Arts, Mysore, Karnataka
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Symbiosis Centre for Corporate Education, Symbiosis International, Pune, Maharashtra
2. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
3. Indian Institute of Crafts & Design, Jaipur, Rajasthan
4. University of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 3,000 - 1,50,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Government Libraries, Museums, Auction Houses, Educational Institutions, Publishers, Galleries.
Work Environment: You will work for 8/9 hours per day for 5/6 days per week.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Expected Growth Path
Trainee → Art Historian → Senior Art Historian OR
Lecturer → Asst. Professor → Associate Professor
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an Art Historian ranges between INR 19,000-22,000* per month.
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Arshiya Lokhandwala is an art historian, curator and founder of Lakeeren Art Gallery (1995—2003) in Mumbai India. She completed her BA and MA in Sociology in 1986 and 1991 respectively. She is the recipient of the Charles Wallace India Trust award in 2001 for an MA in Creative Curating at Goldsmiths College, London. She is also a curatorial committee member of the Arts Pension Trust.*
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
ART HISTORIAN
NCS Code: NA | AMM007• You have a creative bent of mind
• You have good communication skills
• You have good analytical skills
• You are comfortable working in a team
1. Complete 10+2 in Humanities
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (BA) in Fine Arts or other Social Sciences, followed by Master's in Allied subjects
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree (BA) in Fine Arts or Other Social Sciences, followed by Masters in Allied subjects and then opt for PhD
OR
Pursue a PG. Diploma in Museology and History of Indian Arts
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Fine Arts and Humanities.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Jamia Millia Islamia, Faculty of fine Arts, New Delhi
2. Panjab University, Chandigarh, punjab
3. Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur, Rajasthan
4. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
5. Utkal University of Culture — UUC, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
6. Faculty of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
7. College of Arts, Delhi University
8. Chamarejendra Government College of Visual Arts, Mysore, Karnataka
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Symbiosis Centre for Corporate Education, Symbiosis International, Pune, Maharashtra
2. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
3. Indian Institute of Crafts & Design, Jaipur, Rajasthan
4. University of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 3,000 - 1,50,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Government Libraries, Museums, Auction Houses, Educational Institutions, Publishers, Galleries.
Work Environment: You will work for 8/9 hours per day for 5/6 days per week.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Trainee → Art Historian → Senior Art Historian
OR
Lecturer → Asst. Professor → Associate Professor
The approx. salary of an Art Historian ranges between INR 19,000-22,000* per month.
Source: https://in.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/art-history-careers
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Arshiya Lokhandwala is an art historian, curator and founder of Lakeeren Art Gallery (1995—2003) in Mumbai India. She completed her BA and MA in Sociology in 1986 and 1991 respectively. She is the recipient of the Charles Wallace India Trust award in 2001 for an MA in Creative Curating at Goldsmiths College, London. She is also a curatorial committee member of the Arts Pension Trust.*
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
conservators, curators, arts administrators