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Peking University
English-Taught Doctoral Program in History and Theory of Art
- Haidian District, China
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
This four-year Ph.D. program meets the needs of students who want to pursue advanced studies and research in the History and Theory of Art, including the fields of art theory, art history, art criticism, and art management.


Kaunas University of Technology
PhD in History and Theory of Arts
- Kaunas, Lithuania
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The study program in theory and critics of arts is realized within interdisciplinary context with focus on three areas: theory and history of architecture, musicology. Programme‘s doctoral students are encouraged to apply various theoretical models and methodological tools of humanities, social and technological sciences besides the classical methods of the critics of arts using both internal scientific resources of Kaunas University of Technology and those of their international partners. Graduates of various university studies are accepted to the doctoral programme with regard to their scientific experience within the selected topic.
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Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais
Graduate Program in Arts
- Belo Horizonte, Brazil
PhD
English, Portuguese, Spanish
In addition to expanding the theoretical-practical-methodological knowledge of academic research in/about art in an interdisciplinary perspective between the various arts and other areas of knowledge, the doctoral course in Arts, from the School of Fine Arts at Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais, contributes to the qualification of personnel at a higher level working in universities and higher institutes in the field of art through interinstitutional doctorates and for the dissemination of research carried out in the Postgraduate Program in Arts by teachers and students, creating channels of dialogue between this production and thought and practice in art in Brazil and abroad.


Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3 University
Doctorate in Arts, Speciality Plastic Arts
- Montpellier, France
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
French
Doctoral training is training in and through research and professional research experience. It leads to the production of new knowledge.
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Art Theory degree programs at the Doctoral level offer an in-depth examination of the philosophical, historical, and cultural contexts of art. This degree prepares you to critically engage with and contribute to the discourse surrounding contemporary and historical art practices.
Through courses in aesthetics, semiotics, and art criticism, you’ll analyze complex art movements and their impact on society. You'll delve into research methodologies that enhance your ability to formulate original theories and arguments within the field. Students strengthen analytical and practical skills by producing comprehensive dissertation projects that push the boundaries of existing scholarship.
The program's rigorous academic environment encourages intellectual growth and innovation as you engage with diverse perspectives and ideas. You'll collaborate with faculty and peers to explore significant art issues, enhancing your expertise and leadership within the art community. Graduates often pursue careers in academia, museums, gallery management, and art consultancy, where they can make significant contributions to understanding and promoting art’s role in society.