Research Events
Past Speakers (since 2020)
30 Apr
History of Art Research Seminar Tuesday 7 May 2024, 4.00-6.00, Oculus 1.07
Therese Martin (Medieval Studies, Instituto de Historia, CCHS, Madrid) The art of rulership, or material evidence for reigning women: Subh of Córdoba (d. 998/999) and Urraca of León-Castile (d. 1126)
Please note: Seminars are in person only. Everyone welcome. The seminar will be followed by drinks.
12 Feb
History of Art Research Seminar Wednesday 6 March 2024, 4.00-6.00, FAB2.32 (in person only) Jacques Schuhmacher (Senior Provenance Research Curator, V&A), “The Nazi-Era Provenance of Museum Collections: History, Policy Context, and Research Challenges”
12 Feb
History of Art Research Seminar Wednesday 21 February 2024, 5.00-7.00, FAB2.32 (in person only) Simona Valeriani (Senior Tutor, V&A/RCA History of Design), “The Royal Albert Hall: Building the Arts and Sciences”
12 May 2022
Research Excellence Framework 2021
100% of our research is "world-leading" or "internationally excellent"
24 Feb 2022
06 Dec 2021
23 Jul 2021
Anoushka Maini wins prize
Essay competition success for second year History of Art student.
13 Jul 2021
Emma Lovell wins prize
Essay on Leonardo's Map of Imola impressed judges with 'engaging and lucid writing style'.
18 Mar 2021
Paul Smith publishes book on painting, science and coloured shadows
Warwick professor explains why artists and scientists describe colours as 'beautiful'.
08 Jan 2021
Leverhulme research project to explore Cezanne's 'way of seeing'
Professor Paul Smith awarded fellowship to investigate artist's slow and sustained mode of looking.