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Explore the World Through Art and Culture
Earning an Art History and Criticism Bachelor of Arts degree through Â鶹ÊÓƵ critically engages students with the arts of the past, present and future, developing a strong understanding of the values and concerns of people and the ways they interpreted and interacted with the world around them.
Our curriculum is uniquely woven alongside our Studio Art programs, allowing students to build a strong contemporary focus while studying how modern culture and historical groundwork influence art.
Our unique program is designed to emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of art and art history, allowing students to pursue interests in various disciplines. Our curriculum offers students opportunities to study:
- Early art and modern contemporary art
- Diverse studies in non-Western and ancient art
- The creation and materials used to create art throughout history
- Theory combined with practical experience through studio learning
- Up close to art history with Study Abroad opportunities
- Interdisciplinary areas of history, literature, philosophy and religious studies
Take Your Studies Beyond the Textbooks
Thesis and Symposium
The final project for the Art History and Criticism major is the senior thesis. A student chooses a paper written for an earlier ARHS