Institut national d'histoire de l'art (INHA)

The French National Institute for Art History (INHA) is a public institution with a focus on scientific, cultural, and professional activities (EPSCP) dedicated to promoting scientific research in art history. It is jointly overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and the Ministry of Culture. Conceived by Jacques Thuillier in 1973 and formalized by André Chastel in 1983, the INHA was officially established by decree on July 12, 2001.