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Anything History of Art Department related – that can be events, talks, tips, information on modules and lecturers etc.

Question and Answers

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Q: “Hi, I’m a first year studying History of Art at York and wondered if you had any useful advice for the course. I’ve got an exam for Encounters with the Material Object in January – how did you prepare for this and manage your time in the first year and what would you do differently if you could go back? Thanks!” Q: “Hi there! I’ve just started studying HoA at York and wondered whether you could give me any advice about the first year, how to do well in exams and any techniques to improve my reading and note taking? Thanks” (These questions are very similar so I’ll answer them in one go!) My advice would be – try to be as open-minded as you can to all the different things you explore, whether that be particular theories (which I remember studying in first year), or particular time periods. By being open-minded, this allows you not only to appreciate different things that you might have somewhat ignored or not given much enthusiasm to; and also …

Paris awaits

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Three weeks today, myself and my fellow students on the ‘Death and Devotion’ module will be travelling to Paris for the week, and I cannot wait! I was lucky enough to go to Paris in the summer with my family, and going again with the department will be an incredibly enriching experience. We will be heading to Sainte-Chapelle, Notre Dame Cathedral, St Denis and venturing out to explore Chartres Cathedral. I have never been to St Denis or Chartres, so it will be great to experience some new, as well as familiar sites. 

‘Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.’

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    Hey guys, and welcome to my new blog which is centered around being a History of Art student here at the University of York. If you’re reading this then I guess you’re about to start your first year here with us – You’ve made a fantastic choice to come and study at York, one you won’t regret! I hope that during this year I offer you an interesting and helpful insight into the life of third year (such a scary thought going into my a last year – where have the years gone?!). If you have any questions about starting or anything York/ History of Art/ or university life in general do not hesitate to ask me! Roisin