Research Series, Groups & Projects

Research Series

Art and Conservation of the Buddhist World

Painting showing a bearded figure having their hair washed by a second figure wearing a black apron, whose head is not visible.

The Asymmetry Distinguished Lecture Series on Contemporary Chinese and Sinophone Art

Frank Davis Memorial Lecture Series

Genealogy of the Royal Houses of Spain and Portugal (the 'Portuguese Genealogy')

Morgan Stanley Lates at Somerset House with The Courtauld

Sacred Traditions and the Arts

Groups and Projects

Groups are our community of scholars working on thematic disciplines, encouraging the exchange of research and ideas on subjects and themes amongst scholars, curators, and conservators, both nationally and internationally. They host discussions, seminars, handling sessions and site visits.

Courtauld and National Trust Partnership for Conservation

Courtauld and English Heritage Partnership for Conservation

GoGreen Project

The EU-Funded GoGreen project promotes preventive and remedial conservation practices based on green principles to spearhead the green revolution within conservation....

A collection of handwritten letters, tags and samples in black and white

Conserving Canvas Project

A Collaborative project between The Courtauld Institute of Art and Royal Museums Greenwich, supported by the Getty Foundation...

Art and Health

Painting Pairs: Art History and Technical Study

Giotto’s Circle

close up abstract pattern in blue and gold

Material Witness

The Textile Working Group

Group Work: Contemporary Art and Feminism

The National Wall Paintings Survey

Graphic Arts Group

A mask of an oba made in bronze; the neck is formed of coils and they wear a woven crown

Decolonising Action Groups at The Courtauld

Research Centers

Our Research Centers exist to support and develop research in all areas of art. They offer a vibrant programme of lectures and conferences that feature leading scholars from around the globe, and funding opportunities for early career researchers.

The Centre for American Art

The Centre for American Art at The Courtauld was established in September 2016 with the help of a generous grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art. The Centre exists to support and develop research in the field of American art of all periods...

Archived Research Projects