Korean Dictionary
How to say "Art history" in Korean
“Art history” in Korean is 미술사 (pronounced "Misulsa").
미술사
Misulsa
Usage & Context
The study of artworks and artistic movements throughout history. Major field in Korean universities.
Example Sentence
미술사는 문화를 이해하는 데 도움됩니다.
Art history helps us understand culture.
How to use 미술사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Art history” is 미술사, romanized as Misulsa.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
미 (mi) is like 'mee' in 'meet'. 술 (sul) is like 'sool' in 'pool'. 사 (sa) is like 'sah' in 'father'. Combine as MEE-sool-sah, with fairly even stress across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Talking about one's academic background.
저는 대학교에서 미술사를 전공했어요.
I majored in art history in university.
Expressing interest in a specific academic subject.
한국 미술사는 정말 흥미로운 분야예요.
Korean art history is a truly fascinating field.
Recommending a book about art history.
이 책은 서양 미술사의 흐름을 잘 설명해 줘요.
This book explains the flow of Western art history well.
Cultural Context
미술사 (misulsa) is a popular academic major in Korean universities, often leading to careers in museums, galleries, or art education. There's a strong emphasis on both Western and Korean art history. Many cultural institutions offer public lectures and courses on art history, making it accessible to the general public and seen as a way to appreciate cultural heritage and global artistic movements.
Editorial note
We review entries like 미술사 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
미술사 전공
Art history major
한국 미술사
Korean art history
서양 미술사
Western art history
Related Expressions
역사
yeoksa
History (general term)
미술학
misulhak
Art studies (broader academic field)
고고학
gogohak
Archaeology (related field)
미술 이론
misul iron
Art theory (related academic discipline)
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