The history of art embodies the human imagination, human history, and the rich tapestry of human cultures in a memorable and accessible form. Art history is an examination of how images and monuments communicate and how they function in society: to teach us, move us, and to exalt us – and also, occasionally, to mislead us and to sway our opinions against our better judgment. The study of art provides an access to other cultures, other eras, and other ways of thinking, and will prepare you for your junior year abroad and for an entire lifetime of thinking and living with a global and historical perspective.

The art history major and minor are offered through the Department of World Languages and Cultural Studies. The art history major requires 38-40 hours of coursework. The art history minor requires 24 hours of coursework. The courses listed are cross-referenced in the humanities section of this catalog.