Art History is allied to the liberal arts.
It examines ancient to contemporary art and artifacts, including architecture, sculpture, painting, graphics, and crafts from western and non-western cultures. By studying individual and material contributions, as well as those political, social, cultural, spiritual, and intellectual events that have accompanied the creation of art and civilizations, the educated individual can more fully understand and critically assess the visual products of past and present cultures. The Art History major offers students opportunities to propose and carry out projects and to work in arts institutions. Art History majors develop advanced writing skills as well as verbal and visual analytical abilities. Achieving an Art History degree endows one with a life-long critical tool.