Art History at La Trobe: into the future
Art History was established at La Trobe University in 1972 when Peter Tomory became its founding professor. Gathering together an outstanding team of internationally recognised scholars, the Art History program produced a generation of graduates with international reputations. Art History continues to be taught at La Trobe University. More information on the current program can be found on the Art History website.
Art History at La Trobe University is embarking on an exciting period of renewal and growth with the aim to secure the future success of the new program and ensure continued excellence in teaching and research for the internationally respected Trendall Research Centre.
Our aim is to:
- Develop the Art History program and support areas of cultural endeavour.
- Endow a Lectureship in Greek Art, by attracting an exceptional scholar to teach and research the art of Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.
Professor Trendall was instrumental in the acquisition of a distinguished collection of Greek vases for the National Gallery of Victoria and his bequest to La Trobe University included:
- An extraordinary library of books and journals dealing with Classical art.
- An archive of over 40,000 photographs of Greek vases.
- Personal art collection (including Greek vases and other ancient works of art).
Professor Trendall donated his collection to La Trobe in the belief that Australian scholars had made, and would continue to make, a significant contribution to international scholarship in this field.
To make a contribution to this cultural enrichment program you can donate online or support the Trendall Research Centre through a bequest, payroll deduction or cheque donation.
