Theoretical Foundations of Digital Art History and Its Emergence

This exam focuses on the theoretical frameworks that underpin the field of digital art history, emphasizing its emergence and development in contemporary scholarship. Key topics include the integration of digital technologies with traditional art historical methods and the consequences for visual culture.

Understanding these frameworks is essential for scholars and practitioners as digital art history redefines the methodologies of art investigation and curatorial practices. Engaging with these concepts prepares students to navigate the intersections of technology and art historical narratives.

The examination will assess the candidate's ability to articulate the foundational principles of digital art history, analyze its implications for traditional practices, and debate its relevance within the current art historical discourse.

Candidates should be prepared to reference key theorists and case studies that illustrate the impact of digital technologies on the production and dissemination of art.