Art Science (Master)

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The Master’s program in Art Studies at Hessen International University is a postgraduate offering encompassing a diverse array of content concerning art history and theory. This program is suitable for individuals who have completed a Bachelor’s program in Art Studies or Art History. The program’s objective is to deepen your foundational knowledge and equip you with competencies relevant to a range of professional domains accessible to Art History graduates. Furthermore, the Master’s program qualifies you for pursuing doctoral studies.

The curriculum is thoughtfully structured to empower you to shape your unique focus. Drawing from ongoing scholarly dialogues, the professorships’ research domains encompass modern art history, notably North German painting of the 15th century and Dutch painting of the 17th century, fundamental inquiries into aesthetics and art theory, and the evolution of fine arts in the 20th and 21st centuries, encompassing the theory and history of exhibition systems. The program also delves into topics like art mediation and criticism strategies, cultural contexts of artistic and curatorial endeavors, inquiries into artistic research, and subjects within the realm of art historical historiography. The culmination of the Master’s program entails the completion of a Master’s thesis on a topic of your choosing.

Active student participation in research, collaborations with other departments within Hessen International University, as well as national and international institutions, facilitate practical experiences alongside research-oriented exploration of thematic focal points through project seminars. The program also includes excursions to international exhibition venues and offers opportunities for supported overseas stays via various funding and scholarship avenues provided by Hessen International University.

The Art Studies program is centered at Kunsthochschule Kassel, fostering personalized academic guidance for students while fostering cross-disciplinary exchange with neighboring programs in fine arts, visual communication, and product design.

Kassel, as the study location, boasts a wealth of special libraries that create optimal research conditions for art studies. Notable examples include the art academy’s departmental library, the state library, and the Murhard library of the city of Kassel with its distinguished manuscript collection, the documenta archive as a specialized repository for 20th-century and contemporary art, and the Wilhelmshöhe museum library. Complementing the city’s allure is its status as Germany’s third-largest hub for museums, a vibrant youthful arts and cultural scene, and the globally renowned documenta exhibition, occurring every five years as a pivotal platform for contemporary art discourse and theoretical discussions.