National Institute for Art History

The creation of the INHA revived the project of the fashion designer and patron Jacques Doucet (1853-1929) who, by founding the prestigious Library of Art and Archaeology in Paris in 1908, wished to create a place dedicated to resources and research, catering to the needs of what was, at that time, a new discipline. After the Second World War, this movement was relaunched by personalities such as the art historians André Chastel, Jacques Thuillier and Michel Laclotte. This led to the creation of the INHA, to which the library was entrusted. The INHA is responsible for developing academic activity and contributing to international academic cooperation in the fields of art history and heritage. It is active in the fields of research, education and the diffusion of knowledge and provides access to vast documentary resources for researchers and others active in the discipline. As a national and international centre for teaching and research, the INHA participates in the training of young researchers through doctoral and post doctoral contracts, internships and scholarships. It welcomes experienced French and foreign researchers, curators and academics.