About

Students of the Department of Art History and Theory are gaining knowledge in the history and theory of art and architecture of different periods. They study the history of civilization and contemporary art processes and learn fundamentals of museology and art criticism. Since 2018 students in the Master’s program can choose to study the curator's specialty.

The study program encourages students to develop theoretical thinking, scientific writing, and presentation skills. Simultaneously with studying art history and theory, students are getting basic courses in painting, sculpting, and graphic techniques. Students are provided with internships in museums and other art and cultural institutions, as well as in archeology.

To ERASMUS students who choose to study in the Art History and Theory department lecture courses are delivered individually in modules.

One-semester courses in Latvian Art History and Contemporary Art Theory are offered to ERASMUS students of all departments. 

ECTS course catalogue I (SPRING) SEMESTER: 
BA level 2nd year
BA level 3rd year
MA level 1st year

ECTS course catalogue II (FALL) SEMESTER:BA level 2nd year
BA level 3rd year
MA level 1st year

About

In the Art History and Theory department, master's students get the opportunity to learn the history of art and architecture of different periods, art theory, as well as contemporary art phenomena. The choice of courses depends on the research topic of the master's thesis chosen by the student. Students are also offered an insight into the specifics of various cultural fields, principles of business management in creative industries and museology. This creates opportunities for graduates to build their further careers in the widest range of different cultural institutions.

The Master's thesis in Art History and Theory Studies is created as a theoretical study or research work.