Departamento de Historia y Teoría del Arte - UAM

Art history and visual-culture studies at UAM

The Department of Art History and Theory is an academic unit of the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), focused on teaching and research in art history, art theory, and visual cultures. It is based in the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts at the Cantoblanco campus.

Academic programs

• A bachelor’s degree in Art History for students interested in cultural expression and its role in society.
• Graduate master’s programs offering advanced specialization in art history.
• Doctoral study preparing researchers across a wide range of subjects.
• External internships where students can apply their knowledge with professionals in the field.

Research and academic events

The department has research groups, projects, and lines of inquiry spanning art history and theory, visual cultures, and related fields. It includes researchers with international profiles.

Regular activities include colloquia, seminars, and teaching events such as the second UAM Seminar on Art History and Teaching Innovation, fieldwork, and study trips. The department is on Instagram and X.

Contact and hours

Address: Faculty of Philosophy and Arts, Cantoblanco University Campus, 1 Calle Francisco Tomás y Valiente, 28049 Madrid. Phone: +34 91 497 4611. Email: administracion.harte@uam.es. Office: Module IX, Room 302. Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; Monday–Thursday, also 3–5 p.m. In-person and online assistance are available.