An art historian studies and tries to understand both works of art and artists from history. One of the responsibilities of an art historian is to analyze art artifacts, identifying their origin and importance by using research and historical knowledge. These people also work with art in museums by studying and preserving art pieces. It is a heavily research based career, historians frequently publish their findings and review research of others in the art history field to ensure true information. Finally, art historians are sometimes required to assist museum curators in the exhibition or presentation of art collections.
To become an art historian you need to earn at least a Bachelor’s degree in Art History, however many prospective art historians also pursue a Master’s degree or a Ph.D. To be involved in the restoration and preservation of artwork, historians often have to earn an additional degree in fine arts. In addition to these degrees, art historians should have good writing and interpersonal skills and should try to get experience in the field through internships. Some universities that have really good art history programs are Arizona State University and Pennsylvania State University.
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