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The subject of object-making for aesthetic pleasure is a vast and diverse one in art history. While art history spans numerous eras in human history, this list contains some suggestions for dissertation topics in the various fields of study currently available. Editingarsenal has compiled a list of some of the most popular and common dissertation topics from a variety of academic disciplines, so you can pick and choose what to write about. If you need dissertation editing assistance , don’t hesitate to contact one of our qualified and experienced editors and proofreaders.

Gothic Art Topics

• How was the mediaeval Cathedral a manifestation of humanity’s desire to come into contact with God?
• What is the relationship between Gothic and Romanesque architecture in mediaeval Europe?
• What did Florentine historian Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574) mean when he coined the term “Gothic” to refer to previous centuries’ architecture? Analyze Vasari’s meaning and how it might differ from our contemporary understanding.
• Is Gothic architecture solely defined by pointed arches?
• The narratives and functions of Gothic stained glass are examined.

Indian Art Topics

• Consider the evolution of the art of Hindu and Buddhist temples in Indian culture.
• What effect did the Mughals’ political message have on Hindu culture in India?
• Is it true that during the British era, Indian art was repressed or developed?
• An examination of the history and development of miniature painting in Indian art.
• What role does the Zain tradition play in Indian temple art?
• Discuss the influence of the natural world on Indian painting.
• How is the British architectural style used to frame the central business district of Delhi today?
• An examination of the influence of Indian culture on the Catholic churches in Goa and the rest of southern India.

Art and Politics

• How did Albert Speer’s architecture convey a message about the Third Reich in general?
• Was Holbein exclusively a political artist, as his painting The Ambassadors demonstrates?
• Was Soviet-era Russian art used by the Soviet Union as a propaganda tool?
• This article discusses the Third Reich’s degenerate art exhibition and how the German people reacted to it.
• How much of Hieronymus Bosch’s work reflected his customers’ perspectives?
• Are sculptures being used politically?

Egyptian Art Topics

• A comparison of the artistic development of the Byzantine and Egyptian empires.
• What new insights into Egyptian art forms can contemporary feminism provide?
• Analyze Egyptian art and architecture for hints about the human body’s evolution.
• Is it true that Egyptian art has remained almost unchanged for thousands of years?
• Was Ancient Egyptian iconoclasm a precursor to modern-day Black Lives Matter protests?
• Investigate Amarna Art’s use of movement and activity, which was unprecedented in Egyptian art at the time (around 1350 BC).

Spanish Painting Of The Golden Age

• Analyze how the cult of the virgin influenced the art and style of the Golden Age.
• Place the Spanish Golden Age painters within the broader European context of the time period’s artistic development.
• How did the art and style of the major Golden Age painters reflect the social and religious attitudes and beliefs that shaped them?
• The article discusses the use of reformed naturalism in the decoration of El Escorial.
• What caused Spain’s thriving visual and literary arts scenes to thrive in the face of political unrest and economic hardship?

History of Art

• Is it possible for a style to emerge from distinct historical eras while maintaining stylistic similarities?
• Is adhering to convention necessary in order to appreciate art and aesthetics?
• Marcel Duchamp’s assertion of the artist’s role in determining what constitutes art, embodied in an upside-down urinal, established a link between his gesture and that of his peers at the 1917 Society of Independent Artists exhibition. What are your thoughts on what distinguishes art from other forms of expression?
• A look at the biomorphic style in twentieth-century painting.
• What role did Miro’s work play in the Surrealist movement?
• Consider Picasso’s work in greater detail in light of contemporary political and social issues.
• Is Picasso’s portrait of Gertrude Stein indicative of a shift in Picasso’s artistic direction or style?