The Association for Art History (AAH) (formerly Association of Art Historians) promotes the professional practice and public understanding of

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.About AAH.
Association of Art Historians, 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015. It was formed in 1974, is based in

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, and is a registered charity (No. 1154066).

Membership

Individual membership is open to anyone with a professional commitment to and interest in art history and visual culture. Institutional membership is also available. Members can get involved in the following interest groups: *Freelance and independents *Higher and further education *Schools *Students *Museums & exhibitions.

Governance and financial

The Association is governed by a Board of Trustees. For the year ended 31 December 2010, the AAH had a gross income of £396,818 and expenditure of £359,507 according to accounts filed with the Charity Commission.Association of Art Historians
, The Charity Commission, UK, 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011.

Publications

There is a quarterly newsletter, the ''Bulletin'', and a scholarly journal ''

Art History Art history is the study of aesthetic objects and visual expression in historical and stylistic context. Traditionally, the discipline of art history emphasized painting, drawing, sculpture, architecture, ceramics and decorative arts; yet today ...

'' published five times a year in association with

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, which is peer-reviewed.

Events

Regular events take place, often organised by volunteers from the various member interest groups, together with an annual conference.

Affiliations

The AAH is affiliated with the US

College Art Association The College Art Association of America (CAA) is the principal organization in the United States for professionals in the visual arts, from students to art historians to emeritus faculty. Founded in 1911, it "promotes these arts and their underst ...

(CAA) and supports the Comité International d'Histoire de l'Art (CIHA).

References

External links

AAH official website

AAH Annual Conference Programme Archive
(PDF)
Charity Commission page about the AAH including historic financial information
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