BA Art History

Southwestern University's Art History Department is defined by four teacher--scholars who are immersed and actively pursuing research in international environments. Collaborating with faculty whose expertise lies in the art, archaeology, and architecture of the classical Mediterranean, East Asia, pre-modern Latin America, and modern Europe and America, you will become adept at synthesizing a wide range of worldviews. You'll learn how to think visually, exploring how form, shape, and color can influence or even manipulate one's thoughts and emotions. You'll also think verbally, developing well-honed arguments about the design and effects of art in various contexts. Because art history requires both visual and verbal thinking, you'll acquire superior communication skills and the ability to think about familiar things in innovative ways.