Art History, University of Toronto

Art History, University of Toronto The official page of the Department of Art History, University of Toronto. The Department of Art History is located in the Sidney Smith Hall Building.

The Department of Art History at the University of Toronto is devoted to investigating the ways in which individuals and civilizations have expressed themselves through the ages in architecture, painting and sculpture, printmaking, photography, and the various arts of design. Founded in 1934, it was the first model for such department at a Canadian university and has achieved an international reputation for scholarly and creative excellence. The Department offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees in Art History, exploring a wide chronological and geographic scope, ranging from the Bronze Age to the present, from Europe to Asia to the Americas. Extensive library resources, on-campus art collections, and a Federated Academic Digital Imaging System (developed completely within the Department of Art History and now used widely at other Canadian Universities) are enhanced by access to the country’s most vibrant, diverse, and well-represented art community.

UNDERGRAD JOB OPPORTUNITY: Social Media Assistant - "Roving Reporter" 🤳📸
Department of Art History, University of Toront...
09/28/2026

UNDERGRAD JOB OPPORTUNITY: Social Media Assistant - "Roving Reporter" 🤳📸

Department of Art History, University of Toronto 8–10 hours/week

The Department of Art History is hiring an undergraduate student to be our roving reporter. You'll move through the department with a camera — into classrooms, galleries, lectures, and events — and turn what you find into short, lively posts for our social media channels.

Expect to produce 1–2 posts per week: course and class highlights, "a day in the life" features, event coverage, and informal interviews with faculty, students, and staff. The work is creative and largely self-directed, with support and a content calendar from departmental staff.

What we're looking for:
* Strong photography skills — a good eye for composition and light, and the ability to shoot in unpredictable conditions (dim lecture halls, crowded receptions, gallery spaces)
* Comfort shooting and editing short-form video
* Solid writing and a good sense of tone
* Reliability and the confidence to approach people and ask for a few minutes on camera
* Art History major, minor, or coursework preferred

To apply: send a brief note about your interest and a link to or sample of your photography or video work (e.g., an edited TikTok / Instagram Reel) to Professor Christy Anderson at [email protected] by October 7.

Marco... Polo! 👋 The students of Prof. Purtle’s FAH 196: ‘Marco Polo's World’ kicked off the semester with a game in Kin...
09/25/2026

Marco... Polo! 👋 The students of Prof. Purtle’s FAH 196: ‘Marco Polo's World’ kicked off the semester with a game in King's College Circle before diving into the real journey ahead.

This week and in the weeks to come, they're in the classroom, where they'll trace Marco Polo's travels across the medieval world through the cartography, art, architecture, and cities he encountered! 🗺️☀️

PUBLIC TALK: 'The Battle of Plataea: Experimental Archaeology & Historical Research' a talk by Christian Cameron, bestse...
09/22/2026

PUBLIC TALK: 'The Battle of Plataea: Experimental Archaeology & Historical Research' a talk by Christian Cameron, bestselling author of the 'Tyrant' and 'Long War' series, historical re-enactor, and practitioner of experimental archaeology.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 29 · 6:00 PM
WHERE: Sidney Smith Hall, Room 2102
University of Toronto

Reception and *book signing* to follow, with books available through Bakka-Phoenix Books.

This event is presented by AIA Toronto Society, University of Toronto Department of Art History and Archaeology Centre!

Free and open to the public.

Christian And Miles Cameron Bakka Phoenix Books

ART HISTORY WRITING LAB: The Art History writing lab runs from September–April and offers workshops and 1-on-1 tutoring ...
09/21/2026

ART HISTORY WRITING LAB: The Art History writing lab runs from September–April and offers workshops and 1-on-1 tutoring sessions to help students with idea development, writing, and editing art history papers! 🖼️💻

The writing lab operates under the direction of Dr. Colin Murray! Get Help with:

* Structuring essays, visual analyses, catalogue entries & more
* Strong intros and conclusions (they matter more than you think!)
* Spotting recurring grammar, word choice & syntax issues
* Citations, footnotes & endnotes
* Better reading notes
* Explaining readings in your own words
* Slide IDs & comparisons on tests
* Building your visual analysis vocabulary
* Seminar presentations

🔗 Book a tutoring session via the link in bio (more time slots added all semester!)

08/12/2026

FAH380: This Woman’s Work: The Role of Women in Art History 🎨💁‍♀️

Wednesdays at 3-5 PM this Fall!

Who were the muses, makers, and patrons behind the canvas? Uncover the women who shaped art history.

Enrol in FAH380 on ACORN Now. 🏫

A&S Breadth: Cultural Representations (1)

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This course will explore the presence of in the world of by examining the role of women as creators, as subjects, as collectors, and as patrons. will investigate these conceptual functions within various geographic contexts including, Italy, France, England, Spain, and the Netherlands, covering a period from ca. 1300 to the 17th century. The course will look at various media such as illuminated manuscripts, paintings, tapestries, ceramics, jewellery & lace, and prints & drawings.

*NEW* INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Three new Fall-term 2026 internship opportunities in Art History have just dropped! 📣Ear...
08/07/2026

*NEW* INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Three new Fall-term 2026 internship opportunities in Art History have just dropped! 📣
Earn course credit (FAH481H1), learn new skills, and make professional connections. 🖼️

Apply today for your chance to work with:
corkingallery
Franz Kaka
Steelcase Art Projects

Applications due by August 19, 2026. See the link in bio for details! 🔗

07/31/2026

FAH275H1: From Diagram to Data: The History of Visualization 🗺️

Whatever you're studying, you're already fluent in diagrams - so here's your chance to learn where they came from. Enrol in FAH275H1 on ACORN Now. 🏫

Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

07/21/2026

WATCH: University of Toronto Department of Art History Chair, Prof. Joseph Clarke, sat down with CBC News this month to talk all things 24 Sussex Drive — diving into the future of the PM’s official residence as the National Competition to restore this iconic building is set. 🏠🇨🇦

Tune in to hear his take on preserving history while reimagining what’s next. 🍁

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ARCHIVE: Read Prof. Clarke’s 2023 case for saving 24 Sussex Dr. Link in bio 🔗

TEACHING RESOURCE: In their latest collection of free education resources Futurum Careers explores archaeology with Univ...
07/14/2026

TEACHING RESOURCE: In their latest collection of free education resources Futurum Careers explores archaeology with University of Toronto Department of Art History's own Professor Carl Knappett! 🏺

"What can pottery from the past teach us about containment today?"

In a storeroom on the coast of the Greek island of Crete, a team of archaeologists is attempting an almost-4000-year-old 3D jigsaw puzzle. These archaeologists are piecing together pottery fragments they have excavated from the Minoan site of Palace and Landscape at Palaikastro - PALAP. By restoring these ancient pots and vases, the team is shedding light on Bronze Age society and asking questions about what ‘containment’ means today. 🧑‍🏫

Link in bio 🔗

*NEW* COURSE: FAH 389: Art History and the World of Work: Navigating Diverse Professions! 🧑‍🎨👨‍💼🧑‍🏫Coming Winter 2027!FA...
07/10/2026

*NEW* COURSE: FAH 389: Art History and the World of Work: Navigating Diverse Professions! 🧑‍🎨👨‍💼🧑‍🏫

Coming Winter 2027!

FAH 389 presents a critical examination of the range of professions within reach of art history students. Through a series of thematic modules, students will learn about the cultural sector and the types of careers available (for example, architectural historian, archivist, appraiser, conservator, curator, educator, heritage professional, and publisher), and in workshops and assessments will learn how their skills, competencies, and disciplinary knowledge can be applied in practice. A special feature of this course will be guest speakers from across the arts and interactions with professionals in workplace settings. 🖼️🏢

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📍Details: ttb.utoronto.ca
📝 Enrol now on ACORN

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