Bachelors in Art History

Art History explores visual and material cultures from around the globe, from the earliest civilizations to the contemporary world. We ask how humans make meaning in visual and/or material form , and how these forms communicate distinctly from other types of evidence such as written texts. With an emphasis on geographical and methodological diversity, Oberlin students consider histories of multiple viewpoints, ranging from the anonymous artisan to famed artists, or groups working outside or against a ruling authority. Taking images and objects as our points of departure, we explore methodologies that open up onto understandings of broader social, political, and historical structures of race, class, sexuality, and gender, preparing our graduates for a range of careers.