News in 2023-2024
Update: ARTH2088 (Summer semester)
The Art History Department will be offering ARTH2088 Introduction to the material culture of China in the coming summer semester. The add/drop period will be from June 13, 10 am to June 20, 4 pm. Students interested can add the course as pending during the add/drop period mentioned above. The teaching time-slots are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 1:30 to 4:20 pm at CPD2.42, lasting from June 26 to July 14. Students accepted in January's add/drop period do not need to enroll again. *Please note that we do not recommend Final Year student to take this course, [...]
Susan Chen Foundation & Orientations Young Art Writers Award
The Susan Chen Foundation and Orientations magazine are pleased to launch a global competition for art research and writing on Chinese art, with the winner gaining the opportunity to publish their paper in an issue of Orientations. We hope to identify new talent and foster their development through a series of writing workshops to transform their research into a publishable paper. Eligibility and Requirements This competition is open to university students at any level and recent graduates of not more than two years. Papers should be in English and of original research on any topic of Chinese art [...]
Temporary suspension of Art History book circulation
Please note that our Resource Centre's book circulation system will be suspended from May 2 to 3, 2023 to facilitate the system upgrade. The system is expected to resume on May 4, 2023. For enquiries, please email ahrc@hku.hk. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Extension of MA application deadline: 10 May 2023
We have extended the application deadline to 10 May 2023, 12 noon. Our HKU Master of Arts in Art History (MAAH) programme is the first MA in Hong Kong to focus on art history. Our unique programme delivers research-based teaching by world-class scholars, and is designed to empower students to acquire specialized knowledge and skills for further academic study, professional careers in the arts or other related creative industries. To apply, please click here. For details, please click here. Application deadline: 10 May 2023, 12:00 noon (Wednesday) Apply now before it is too late!
Buddhaverse: Virtual Dunhuang @HKU Art History (hiring)
The Department is looking for a team of student helpers to assist with VR sessions at the Resource Centre. The work period will fall in February 2023. Read more Deadline for the first round of application: 11 Jan 2023 (Wednesday) An email will be sent to all first-round applicants on 12 Jan 2023.
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