We live in a visually exciting culture.
Art is a form of communication that both influences and reflects many elements of our world.
Art history courses present the student with an opportunity to delve into the minds and times of exceptional artists and architects. Studio art courses allow a student to gain the experience of the refining his or her original ideas and in developing the techniques required for the realization of the concept. The diverse faculty in the Department of Fine Arts is made up of scholars and artists who are making important contributions to each of their fields. We are noted as a strong teaching department, sharing our enthusiasm for the field with our students. Students may take advantage of Vanderbilt's two active galleries on campus that show both contemporary and historical exhibitions.