You are a time traveler. You dream of exploring the world through the eyes of an artist to gain a deeper understanding of global cultures from the past and today. Learn about the history of art and architecture and develop your knowledge of art from prehistory to the contemporary artists of today. Through courses in ancient, medieval, Renaissance, modern art, women in art, and visual cultures from across the globe, art history minors develop skills in problem solving, historical analysis, research, and writing that complement a variety of majors and are sought by many employers.
Explore.
Survey the arts of Africa and those produced by the African diaspora in communities around the world
Interpret.
Investigate the techniques of Post-Impressionist painters and the expressive potential of color and form
Communicate.
Study the art of ancient civilizations and engage in current debates about the future of global cultural heritage
The art history minor is a 15-hour program.
2 foundational courses:
Choose 3 elective courses (this is only a partial listing of courses):
Students studying studio art, design, performing arts, anthropology, global languages, international relations, mass communication, museum studies, or arts management, will find that the minor in art history complements their major. Students who complete the minor will have a platform of knowledge applicable for careers in art museums, galleries, auction houses, tourism/hospitality, or cultural heritage institutions, or graduate study in art and visual culture, design, architecture, history, arts administration, or museum studies.
Because no course may be included in a major and a minor, students majoring in studio art or design and minoring in art history must complete 15 semester hours in ARTH beyond those required for the major.
