Undergraduates pursue a general survey of art history as part of their foundation core and also choose specialized courses focusing on particular periods, cultures, and themes.
Graduate students select art history courses at an advanced level.
Art historians examine art within its social, political, and economic contexts, and studio artists develop a knowledge and understanding of past art in order to evaluate and create work that has contemporary significance. The department offers a selection of upper-level courses that add depth to the survey and introduce students to the art of other cultures. These studies make valuable contributions to the development of critical thinking skills. They also foster understanding of western and non-western values as they are expressed in art and put into perspective the role of the creative individual in society. I n the BA degree program, students can choose the option of an art history specialization at the advanced-level.