BA Art History

Art History studies the artistic traditions of different cultures and time periods, artists and their creative processes, and approaches to analyzing and interpreting art. The curriculum consists of survey and period courses and topical courses such as Technical Art History, Gods, Gladiators, & Gore: Antiquity on the Big Screen, and LatinX Art. There are two concentrations in the Art History major. The Academic Art History concentration prepares students for graduate school and has enhanced language and history requirements. For gallery, museum, and arts non-profit career preparation, the Arts Management concentration includes leadership, fundraising, public relations, and collections management courses.