Art History

Degree: BA

Major: Yes

Hours for Major: 40

Number of Courses for Major: 10

Minor: Yes

Hours for Minor: 24

Number of Courses for Minor: 6

Overview:

Study of the art and archetecture of all the principle periods and areas of Western history, including classical antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, 17th and 18th centuries, modern European American, African, African American and Contemporary, as well as ancient Egyption, ancient American, African, Carribean, and Islamic art. The minor concentration in art history responds to the needs of those students pursuing a major in another field who would like to expand their knowledge of the art of various cultures and of art-historical research methods. The minor offers flexibility in the selection of courses to suit the interests of students in other fields of the humanities or sciences seeking the broad cultural perspective that art history provides.

Related Academic Departments: Art