Art History: Evaluating Different Types Of Employment

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By Jennifer Marie Anderson


When it comes to the most detailed areas of discussion, art history deserves to be covered. This will be able to teach men and women about the most renown artists, the creations they've spent years on, amongst other topics of importance. With that said, though, I think that it's especially vital to talk about the jobs which these students can get involved in. If you're involved in art history, as a major, here are a few of the possible jobs to get involved in.

Art history is often linked to teaching, as far as jobs are concerned, and it's easy to see why. It's a strong topic of discussion with several points of interest, each of which can be brought into the classroom. When a class of relatively blank slates are grouped together, an art history teacher is better able to teach details which those very students can sink their teeth into. While this is far from the only job option, it's a worthwhile one for anyone involved in this particular major.

Writing is another possible opportunity for an art history graduate to get involved in. From what I have seen, freelance writing is quite popular amongst artists, one of the reasons being that they are not tied down to contracts. They can work for anyone they'd like, seeking opportunities which will not only be rewarding in the personal sense but well-paying as well. Think about this if you are both an art history enthusiast and a passionate writer to boot.

There's also the matter of museum work that just about any art history major can get into. With so many older works and resources of information available, it would make sense for a major like this to find intrigue in this level of work. Of course, it could also be argued that this wouldn't be first choice that would pop into someone's mind. In any event, I believe that it's a topic of discussion that is more than worth covering.

As you can see, there are quite a few opportunities available to those who major in art history. Teaching is rewarding in its own right, which goes without saying, but there are other possibilities to get involved in. From what I have seen, it's all a matter of doing your research and seeing what, exactly, is out there. The sooner that you become familiar with this topic, the better off you'll be when it comes time to find a job with your art history degree in hand.




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