Chapter: History of Indian Arts· History
The field of arts offers many professional opportunities, both for practising artists and for experts in art history.
- Practising artists: painters, sculptors, musicians, dancers, actors, photographers and craftspeople.
- Design and media: graphic design, animation, illustration, interior design, fashion and textile design, advertising, film and theatre (set design, art direction).
- Teaching: art, music and dance teachers in schools, colleges and private classes.
- Museums and galleries: curators, conservators, restorers and guides.
- Art market: art dealers, valuers and experts who check authenticity, and auction houses.
- Heritage and tourism: heritage management, conservation of monuments and tourist guides.
- Research and writing: art historians, archaeologists, art critics and journalists.