A Study Art History Abroad in Italy program may be a fantastic way to combine travel with your passion for the study and historical development of objects of art. Take in the genres and styles of painting, architecture and sculpture as well as the museums and monuments in a country that has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country worldwide.[i] Earn valuable undergraduate academic credits while you immerse yourself in the Italian language and culture.

Why Study Art History Abroad in Italy?

Studying art history abroad in Italy may be considered an interactive textbook. While you will take formal classroom courses, you also get the opportunity to view first-hand the works of art you may be learning about. Perhaps you will see works by Leonardo Da Vinci, or Michelangelo in their original settings, or take a tour of the leaning tower of Pisa. Browse through a variety of sponsored listings for Art History Study Abroad Programs in popular cities such as Milan, Florence or Rome.

 FUN FACT: To say “art history” in Italian, you might say ‘storia dell’arte’.