History of Art Department
Welcome to the department page for The History of Art at Palmerston North Boys’ High School.
The study of art is seen as a valuable insight into the understanding of culture, art and philosophy. The History of Art is concerned with analysing and interpretation of works of art within their cultural and historical context.
Year 13 History of Art Course
An in-depth look at the varied approaches of modernist painters, sculptors and printmakers within the contexts of early twentieth-century Europe.
The Art History Department assesses work for credits that are gained by external and internal assessments.
Scholarship Art History is available for students who have shown the ability to think critically and laterally about Art in its wider cultural and historical context.