Art History is a wide academic field that spans centuries and continents. The Department of Art History gives students an understanding of the history of Western culture and Islamic culture over the centuries. The history of art is taught through a systematic analysis of paintings, sculptures, and architecture. Students examine the link between historical and cultural events and works of art as they acquire tools to develop their visual perception and critical thinking skills.

The department is very proud of its high-quality teaching, the individual attention students receive, and the close bonds between professors and students.

See website of the Graduate Studies Authority.

This program is for students with a Master of Arts, including a thesis, in Art History or other relevant fields such as general history, archaeology, literature or philosophy, from a recognized institution of higher education in Israel or abroad. The program allows outstanding students to join the direct Ph.D. track based on the criteria set forth in the Ph.D. regulations.

The program has three tracks:

A regular track
A direct Ph.D. track
A preliminary research track

Post-graduation. employment opportunities: Education, museum tour guiding, museum curatorship, tourism, media, auction houses and community ties, academic research, and teaching.