History of Art
History of Art involves the visual analysis of art and architecture at close-hand and offers opportunities to explore issues of history, theory, criticism and display. You cover a broad sweep of art history in the first year and have the chance to choose more specialised subjects in the second and third years. A high level of individual attention and support is available from experts in the field, both in the and in the University's art museums and galleries. More details about the course can be found on the .
History of Art at Murray Edwards
Murray Edwards is a unique environment to study History of Art, with its striking architecture and its world-class collection of art by women artists. There are many opportunities for students to get involved with the art collection, including direct access to the works of art when considering dissertation topics and the opportunity to work on projects alongside the curator. We typically admit 1-2 History of Art undergraduates a year, meaning that students are part of a small but dedicated community, whilst also being connected to the wider network of historians within the College and across Cambridge as a whole.
Meet our academics
Professor Maria Balshaw
Honorary Fellow
![Portrait of Maria Balshaw](/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2024-06/Portrait%20of%20Maria%20Balshaw_TB_2023_03.jpg?h=6c83441f&itok=APjXrPnL)
Eileen Cooper RA
Honorary Fellow
![Eileen Cooper](/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2024-06/Eileen%20picture.jpeg?h=6c83441f&itok=zuAkiwzO)
Dr Lorna Dillon
Fellow in History of Art
![Lorna Dillon](/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2024-06/Photo%20Lorna%20Dillon_.jpg?h=6c83441f&itok=Nir3-4eN)
Dr Elisabetta Garletti
Postdoctoral Bye Fellow in History of Art
![Elisabetta Garletti](/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2024-09/elisabetta-garletti.jpg?h=038a9462&itok=tttZMBjq)
Dr Lydia Hamlett
Fellow in History of Art
![Lydia Hamlett](/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2024-06/347A6921.jpg?h=63bf57a8&itok=Wchmxqvc)
Karen Livingstone
Fellow in History of Art
![Karen Livingstone](/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2024-06/347A8430.jpg?h=52b54db1&itok=OM_31O9J)
Dr Amy Tobin
Bye Fellow in History of Art
![Amy Tobin](/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2024-06/dr-amy-tobin.jpg?h=6c83441f&itok=V8ZQUTHb)