1. New York University
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BA Art History

BA Art History

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

New York University

Program Overview

The Department of Art History offers courses in the history and criticism of the visual arts in major world cultures. Students at the introductory level examine art objects and learn the basic critical and historical vocabulary through which these objects may be understood and interpreted. At the advanced level, majors and nonmajors alike have the opportunity to investigate aspects (e.g., style, iconography, patronage, material culture, social history, religion, gender and sexuality, post-colonialism, and various other social and political contexts) of the arts in a particular geographical area at a given historical time. This advanced work, in conjunction with appropriate language training, provides a solid foundation for those who plan to go to graduate school in preparation for a career in the arts (e.g., scholarship, teaching, museums, galleries or auction houses, conservation, art criticism, and publishing).

Program Key Stats

$50464 (Annual cost)



32 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.6
37
85

1440
7.5
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcripts of all college work that you have received academic credit for, The Common Application Mid Year Report with updated transcript, English language testing if you have not completed at least 3 years of study where English is the sole language of instruction and English is not your native language, Official score reports: SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, An audition or portfolio for specific artistic program applicants to the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and Tisch School of the Arts.

Career Options

  • Gallery curator
  • Art conservation and restoration
  • Antique dealer
  • Art consultant for a hotel or corporation

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