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...

Dr. Shake Manir Uddin Professor & Chairman, Department of Art History

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Art History 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 ...