Art History Minor

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Students may major in art history or studio art. Majors take a set of core courses, then choose electives. Minors complete six courses in art history or studio art.

This sequence of required core courses enables students to develop skills, concepts, and critical awareness about art and society.

Minor Requirements

The art history minor familiarizes students with the visual culture of societies from prehistory to the present day, strengthening students’ understanding of art and culture through the analysis and interpretation of works of art as primary evidence in relation to historical events, politics, religion, social life, and other art forms. The minor teaches students a variety of scholarly art historical and archaeological methodologies; emphasizes the development of strong critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills; and promotes visual literacy and interdisciplinary study of a diverse array of sociopolitical and theoretical issues. The minor also supports and adds valuable knowledge and skills to majors such as studio art, history, philosophy, critical media and cultural studies, English, modern languages, and classical studies, and anthropology.

Six (6) courses are required:

two (2) beginning courses, two (2) intermediate electives, and two (2) advanced electives at the 300-level or higher.

Core Courses

(2 of 3 options)

Intermediate or Advanced Courses in three (3) out of four (4) areas

ARH ____ Ancient/Medieval (courses ending in 10’s)
ARH ____ Early Modern (courses ending in 20’s)
ARH ____ Modern (courses ending in 30’s)
ARH ____ Global (courses ending in 40’s)