captainscarlet

I'm starting to explore art again and other than 2Oth century art (in particular black art, abstract expressionism, pop, contemporary and new media) another area of art history I seem drawn to is 19th century Japanese Prints. I've always had an interest in japan and Japanese culture. It's always been my dream to visit there someday too. Would Japanese prints be an area of study that could get me a job? Still exploring...

The CCA MA program looks interesting, but I wouldn't be able to afford it without a full grant or scholarship. I'll have to research funding.

That's a good $.2 I think your right I'll probably figure it out as I start looking at more art again.

Thanks for the tips. I thought about getting a hold of some art history and criticism books to refresh my memory a little. The languages will be the toughest thing to learn I'm sure and preparing for the overall process. I did teach k-12 art briefly , but with fewer education dollars art is usually the first thing cut in public schools and the competition is just ridiculous now. Being an artist I have always had an interest in art history and I have done some curating at alternative spaces. Is their an area of study that is more in need of art historians than others? What area is the most overcrowded? I do have interest in contemporary Asian art especially in Japan and China , I have a curiosity for the art being made in different cultures today and how it relates to public art.

Personally, I am not looking to get rich or anything, but I would like to earn a living at art history especially if I attend a PhD program. I have an MFA in fine arts now and I am looking into an art history degree because I like being around art and i like curating. I would hope to work in a gallery or museum and to possibly teach part-time. 20th century American, 20th century Japanese Art. 20th century ,African-American ,20th century Latin , New meda and street art all sound like great subjects.

I guess i am a bit broad as far as what I am seeking as well. I am sort of searching for a doctoral program in the same vein of modern and contemporary critical theory/visual culture , but in relation to public art /community, race, religion and politics. I am just starting to explore this , but I am seeking a program that would be a mix of a little arts management, lots of criticism,some sociology, lots of hands on dealing with art and curating. I know personally I like modern art , post-modern, contemporary. I'm interested in what kind of art people are making all over.

I will be 40 this year and I have a Masters degree in Fine Arts. Unfortunately, I have not really worked in a while and I don't sell enough work to live off being an artist. I am strongly considering returning to grad school for a PhD in Art History because I enjoy curating and out of all the jobs I have had, I most enjoyed working in a gallery and second was working at an art school. My objective to going back for Art History would be to gain more credibility so I could be hired to possibly teach part-time at a college or university, work as a curator and art critic , and do a job related to art while continue being an artist. Nevertheless, it has been a decade since I earned my MFA so i would need to refresh my brain a bit. I also have plenty of questions as I am not sure quite where to begin. I know I will need to learn a foreign language. I'm wondering which language would be best to learn? Should I learn more than one? I am also curious if there is a lot of competition as far as art history related positions go? There is no way I can afford to take on more tuition. What universities offer full fellowships/teaching assistantships? Do universities help with relocation costs as far as relocating for study if you receive a fellowship or grant? Ideally, I think I would like to enter a program or field of study with more of a learn toward modern and contemporary art as well as maybe culture, semiotics, art trends, digital media, race, and possibly gender. I suppose a field of art history that examines art and its impact on cultures ,and community and vice-versa. Something that could possibly bridge into philosophy, race studies, religion and gender. I hope that is not too vague. I'm also wondering what is the best course of study under Art History and what line of study would assure me a job after school?