Thanks to this program, you will be able to understand the system used in the Biblioteca Palafoxiana in Puebla”

Art is a source of inspiration, luxury and cultural expression all over the world. Thousands of works of art are housed in countless museums, some of which exhibit them, while others are stored in order to preserve them. Therefore, accessing or knowing them is often not possible, frustrating experts who are engaged in research work or artists who are looking for new references for their works.

Consequently, there is a network of documents found in various libraries and, in some cases, in specialized museums, which contain the necessary information to continue the legacy and facilitate the transmission of the knowledge that these works convey.

In this postgraduate diploma in Art and Documentary Sources, students will not only learn where to search, but also how to correctly handle data capture and information management documents. But not without first taking an extensive tour of art history to learn about the contributions from ancient history and its importance today.

Enroll now and you will understand the role of archivists and their important work in a national library” 

This postgraduate diploma in Art and Documentary Sources contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date educational program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Art History, Museology and Heritage Conservation
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Access to content from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

National libraries require trained professionals to keep art historical records safe” 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will enjoy a 100% online program, which you can access from anywhere in the world"

Enroll now and discover a new career path"

The main objective of this postgraduate diploma in Art and Documentary Sources focuses on going beyond academia. The field increasingly requires committed professionals specialized in art to assist in the collection and preservation of historical documents. Therefore, this program will provide students with all the knowledge they require to achieve this level of expertise.

Preserving and maintaining documentary sources of historical works of art will favor the work of contemporary artists” 

General Objectives

• Possess a level of knowledge necessary to master all aspects of Art History and its influence on the present
• Develop critical thinking with respect to the different artistic movements and stages
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the influence of Classical and Christian Iconographies and their projection in contemporary times
• Know how to identify reliable historical and artistic sources
• Integrate the conceptual foundations of Art History in the areas of Museology and Heritage Conservation
• Identify the most relevant Figures and Iconographies in universal and Christian history

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Introduction to Art History I

• Ascertain the characteristics, functions and basic lines of Art History in its different manifestations
• Analyze, appreciate and situate artistic works in their context.
• Know the great themes in the arts and the interaction between them and across borders, thus adopting a perspective for intercultural dialogue
• Ascertain the characteristics, functions and basic lines of Art History in its different manifestations
• Analyze, appreciate and situate artistic works in their context.
• Know the great themes in the arts and the interaction between them and across borders, thus adopting a perspective for intercultural dialogue

Module 2. Introduction to Art History II

• Become familiar with the contributions made in Ancient History 
• Know the contributions of Ancient History in shaping the cultural, political and socioeconomic foundations of the present day
• Organize historical information in a coherent manner and transmit it according to the critical canons of the discipline
• Prioritize the lines of thought, concepts, beliefs and cultural traits of each people

Module 3. Sources in Art History

• Develop a critical sense from a historiographic standpoint
• Handle information gathering instruments
• Know how to work with the different types of historical sources
• Use accepted terminology and techniques in the science and practice of historiography

Be responsible for historical data in the art world requires commitment and passion”