Peking University
School of Arts · Art History
China · Bachelor's/Master's/PhD
The Art History program at the School of Arts, Peking University, leverages the university's comprehensive disciplinary strengths to situate art historical research within the broader framework of the humanities. It emphasizes interdisciplinary perspectives and methodological training, occupying a distinctive academic position in the field of Chinese art history.
学术历史
Peking University has a long-standing tradition of art education. Cai Yuanpei's philosophy of 'replacing religion with aesthetic education' profoundly influenced art education in China. The School of Arts was established in 2006, and its art history teaching and research build upon the university's deep humanities foundation—including history, philosophy, and archaeology—forming a scholarly tradition characterized by textual research and interdisciplinary methodology. The 'Chinese Modern Art Archive' project, led by Professor Zhu Qingsheng, has had a significant impact on contemporary art history research.
当前状态
The School of Arts comprises the Department of Art Theory, the Department of Fine Arts, and other units. It offers courses in Chinese art history, Western art history, and art theory, and hosts a doctoral program in art theory. The school maintains interdisciplinary collaborations with the School of Archaeology and Museology and the Department of History at Peking University. It regularly hosts academic lectures and international symposia.
实验室 / 研究中心
关键人物
Zhu Qingsheng
Professor, PhD Supervisor
Professor at the School of Arts, Peking University. A renowned art historian and contemporary art critic, he has long directed the 'Chinese Modern Art Archive' (CMAA) project and is the author of 'Nobody Is an Artist, Nobody Is Not an Artist' and other works. He has had a significant influence on contemporary art history research.
Li Song
Professor, PhD Supervisor
Professor at the School of Arts, Peking University. An art historian specializing in Chinese art history, with important publications in religious art, Han dynasty art, and other fields.
标志性成果
- Cai Yuanpei's philosophy of 'replacing religion with aesthetic education' profoundly shaped modern Chinese art education
- The 'Chinese Modern Art Archive,' directed by Zhu Qingsheng, is a foundational project in contemporary Chinese art history research
- Peking University's art history research has developed a distinctive interdisciplinary methodological tradition grounded in the advantages of a comprehensive university
学术资源
证据
排名
QS World University Rankings by Subject (2024) #Ranked among the top in Art & Design; Peking University is also ranked among the top globally in comprehensive rankings (2024)
出处：QS World University Rankings by Subject (2024) →师资
The School of Arts has a moderate-sized faculty covering art theory, art history, and related areas
知名：Zhu Qingsheng、Li Song
研究产出
Faculty members at the School of Arts publish extensively in core academic journals, lead multiple National Social Science Fund projects, and the CMAA project continuously produces contemporary art documentation
就业去向
Graduates pursue careers in university teaching and research, museum and gallery curation and research, cultural arts management, media and publishing, and the cultural industries. Leveraging Peking University's interdisciplinary background, graduates enjoy advantages in cross-sector employment.
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