We explore art across periods, media and societies. We're not passive observers but constant questioners - Why that material? Why that subject? How did people react then? And what does it mean now?
As a small team studying with us means you get to know everyone well. And being part of a larger department allows us to bring in specialised knowledge from other subjects and collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research.
Designed for talented UK students whose personal circumstances make achieving our usual entry requirements difficult.
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I looked at the modules and thought they seemed really interesting and applicable to loads of future careers as well. You don’t have to work in a museum when you come out the other end.
Find out more about our research themes, projects and people
In the latest Research Excellence Framework assessment:
Dr Rebecca Senior, a Henry Moore Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow based in the Centre for Research in Visual Culture, created a series of resources to support institutions grappling with legacies of colonialism by engaging with recent debates over contested art in the UK.
The events of 2020 drew unprecedented attention to cultural heritage as a space that offers untapped potential for critically engaging with imperial British history.
Find out more about the "Contested Heritage" project
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