BA programme with a core subject: Asian Studies – Profile: Art History in Asia and the Orient
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“Bildkünste und Architektur in Asien und im Orient (Pictorial Arts and Architecture in Asia and the Orient).” This module provides an overview of the genres and media of art history. It additionally gives an introduction to art historical methodology.
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“Studium und Praxis: Asiatische und orientalische Kunst (Studies and Practice: Asian and Oriental Art).” This module aims to provide initial familiarization with the world of work. Practical, art historical skills are to be gained during an internship.
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“Studienprojekt: Asiatische und orientalische Kunst (Assignment: Asian and Oriental Art).” In this module, you independently handle a topic of your choice from an academic point of view.
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In addition, the module “Südasien (South Asia)” gives you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with fundamental aspects of the art, culture and society in South Asia.
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Persian
- Sanskrit
- Tibetan
The choice of one of these languages is not a prerequisite, however. The entire range of languages offered at the IOA can be found here.
Further information on the curriculum with the specialization in Art History in Asia and the Orient and on the individual modules in this specialization can be found in the Sample Curriculum and the Module Overview. General information about the bachelor’s course for the core subject of Asian Studies can be found on the IOA website. Our Student Advisory Service is happy to provide you with further advice.
For further information about the MA specialization in Art History in Asia and the Orient and the entry requirements, please refer to the pages of the Institute of Oriental and Asian Studies and the Faculty of Arts.
Academic Advisor
Dr. Sandra Schlage
Abteilung für Asiatische und Islamische Kunstgeschichte
Adenauerallee 10
53113 Bonn