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About Department of History of Art

When The Faculty of Fine Art was established in 1948, it was called `Government Institute of Art’. The Institute was established under the leadership of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin. In 1963, a theoretical subject was added to the practical based curriculum. Professor A.K.M Abdul Matin Sarker joined the institute in 1965 to teach the history of art. Though students of the institute have had to study history of art since 1963 as one of the theoretical papers, there was no separate department for the subject till 1988. In 1989 authority of Dhaka University gave permission for opening the department of History of Art. In 1990-91 academic session the first batch of student ...

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Message from Chairman

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Dr. Shake Manir Uddin

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Department of History of Art at the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka. As the Chairman, I am honored to lead a department dedicated to the exploration and appreciation of the rich tapestry of artistic expression throughout history. Our commitment to academic excellence, coupled with a passion for nurturing creativity, sets ...

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Academic Programs

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Bachelor of Fine Art in History of Art

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Masters of Fine Art in History of Art

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MPhil in History of Art

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PhD in History of Art

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Latest News

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  • January 15, 2025

Artist talk featuring Argentine contemporary artist Felipe Alvarez Parisi

On January 12, 2025 (পৌষ ২৭, ১৪৩১), the Department of ...

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  • October 8, 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Shake Manir Uddin on His Appointment as Chairperson of the Department of History of Art

Congratulations to Dr. Shake Manir Uddin on his appointment as ...

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  • October 3, 2024

A Gracious Farewell to Sanjoy Chakraborty as Chairperson of the Department of History of Art

The Department of History of Art at the University of ...

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Recent and Upcoming Events

01 Jun, 2024

Dhaka University History of Art Alumni Association (DUHAAA) Program

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05 Mar, 2024

Seminar: Discussion of performance art festivals, programs and exhibitions in a global context.

Speakers: Yujun Ye (Tai Wen Taiwan) Daisuke Takeya (Japan/Canada) Vasan Sitthiket (Thailand) Cai Qing (DE/CHN)

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