A deeper understanding of Dutch art

From the late Middle Ages to the present, Dutch artists have figured prominently in some of the most significant moments of European art history. From medieval Netherlandish art to nineteenth-century Romanticism, from seventeenth-century genre painting to the De Stijl movement of the 1920s; the Dutch artistic tradition is as much a product of the interaction, exchange and reception of ideas and images occurring throughout Europe as it is a reflection of the Dutch themselves.

Studying Dutch Art at the University of Amsterdam

When viewed from a European perspective, Dutch art possesses a richness and variety that cannot be comprehended solely by looking at the accomplished works of the Netherlands' most highly esteemed artists. This programme offers students a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the historiography of Dutch art, the way it has been collected, and its impact on and multifaceted relationship to the broader cultural and artistic European context.

(Please note that the programme does not provide a general overview of Dutch art history.)

Degree certificate

Dutch Art is an accredited degree programme of Arts and Culture. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a legally accredited Master’s degree in Arts and Culture and the title Master of Master of Arts (MA).