Art History Option - B.A.
Upon completion of the major, graduates will have obtained knowledge of the monuments and principal artists of all major art periods of the past, including a broad understanding of the art of the 20th century and acquaintance with the art history of non-Western cultures. This knowledge is augmented by study in greater depth and precision of several cultures and periods in the history of art and concentration in at least one area to the advanced seminar level. Study at the advanced level includes theory, analysis, and criticism.
| Freshman Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| ARTZ 109IA - Visual Language: Comprehensive Foundation | 3 | |
| MART 122 - Introduction to Adobe | 2 | |
| ARTH 200IA - Art of World Civilization I | 4 | |
| University Core and Electives | 7 | |
| ARTH 201IA - Art of World Civilization II | 4 | |
| ARTZ 110RA - Visual Language: Ideation and Creativity | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective Requirement | 3 | |
Take one course from the English, History, Religious Studies or Philosophy Department. | ||
| University Core and Electives | 4 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 14 |
| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| Art History (Group I) | 3 | |
Choose one of the following: | ||
ARTH 302 - Survey of Ancient Art | ||
ARTH 375 - Roman, Etruscan, Greek Art in Italy | ||
ARTH 400 - Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt | ||
ARTH 402 - Greek Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 406 - Roman Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 410 - Medieval Art | ||
| Art History (Group III) | 3 | |
Choose one of the following: | ||
ARTH 342 - Modern Art | ||
ARTH 430 - 19th Century Art | ||
ARTH 435 - Art of the United States | ||
ARTH 451 - Contemporary Art | ||
ARTH 461 - Art and Social Activism | ||
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 6 | |
| Art History (Group II) | 3 | |
Choose one of the following: | ||
ARTH 421 - Late Gothic Painting | ||
ARTH 422 - Early Renaissance to 15th Century Art | ||
ARTH 424 - High Renaissance and Mannerism | ||
ARTH 426 - Baroque Art in Italy and Southern Europe, 1600-1700 | ||
ARTH 427 - Baroque Art in the Netherlands | ||
ARTH 432 - Art in the Age of Revolution | ||
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective Requirement | 3 | |
Take one course from the English, History, Religious Studies or Philosophy Department. | ||
| University Core and Electives | 6 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Junior Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| Art History (Group IV) | 3 | |
Choose one of the following: | ||
ARTH 312 - History of Decorative Arts | ||
ARTH 310 - Art and Architecture of Ancient Mesoamerica | ||
ARTH 323 - History of Printmaking | ||
ARTH 360 - History of Asian Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 460 - Contemporary Art & Ecology | ||
| Art History Electives (art rubric) | 6 | |
Choose two of the following: | ||
ARTH 302 - Survey of Ancient Art | ||
ARTH 312 - History of Decorative Arts | ||
ARTH 310 - Art and Architecture of Ancient Mesoamerica | ||
ARTH 323 - History of Printmaking | ||
ARTH 342 - Modern Art | ||
ARTH 360 - History of Asian Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 375 - Roman, Etruscan, Greek Art in Italy | ||
ARTH 400 - Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt | ||
ARTH 402 - Greek Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 406 - Roman Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 410 - Medieval Art | ||
ARTH 421 - Late Gothic Painting | ||
ARTH 422 - Early Renaissance to 15th Century Art | ||
ARTH 424 - High Renaissance and Mannerism | ||
ARTH 426 - Baroque Art in Italy and Southern Europe, 1600-1700 | ||
ARTH 427 - Baroque Art in the Netherlands | ||
ARTH 430 - 19th Century Art | ||
ARTH 432 - Art in the Age of Revolution | ||
ARTH 435 - Art of the United States | ||
ARTH 451 - Contemporary Art | ||
ARTH 460 - Contemporary Art & Ecology | ||
ARTH 461 - Art and Social Activism | ||
ARTH 491 - Special Topics | ||
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 4 | |
| Art History Electives | 6 | |
Choose two of the following: | ||
ARTH 302 - Survey of Ancient Art | ||
ARTH 310 - Art and Architecture of Ancient Mesoamerica | ||
ARTH 312 - History of Decorative Arts | ||
ARTH 323 - History of Printmaking | ||
ARTH 360 - History of Asian Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 400 - Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt | ||
ARTH 402 - Greek Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 406 - Roman Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 410 - Medieval Art | ||
ARTH 421 - Late Gothic Painting | ||
ARTH 422 - Early Renaissance to 15th Century Art | ||
ARTH 424 - High Renaissance and Mannerism | ||
ARTH 426 - Baroque Art in Italy and Southern Europe, 1600-1700 | ||
ARTH 427 - Baroque Art in the Netherlands | ||
ARTH 430 - 19th Century Art | ||
ARTH 432 - Art in the Age of Revolution | ||
ARTH 435 - Art of the United States | ||
ARTH 451 - Contemporary Art | ||
ARTH 460 - Contemporary Art & Ecology | ||
ARTH 461 - Art and Social Activism | ||
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 5 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 14 |
| Senior Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| Art History Electives | 6 | |
Choose two of the following: | ||
ARTH 302 - Survey of Ancient Art | ||
ARTH 310 - Art and Architecture of Ancient Mesoamerica | ||
ARTH 312 - History of Decorative Arts | ||
ARTH 323 - History of Printmaking | ||
ARTH 342 - Modern Art | ||
ARTH 360 - History of Asian Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 375 - Roman, Etruscan, Greek Art in Italy | ||
ARTH 400 - Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt | ||
ARTH 402 - Greek Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 406 - Roman Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 410 - Medieval Art | ||
ARTH 421 - Late Gothic Painting | ||
ARTH 422 - Early Renaissance to 15th Century Art | ||
ARTH 424 - High Renaissance and Mannerism | ||
ARTH 426 - Baroque Art in Italy and Southern Europe, 1600-1700 | ||
ARTH 427 - Baroque Art in the Netherlands | ||
ARTH 430 - 19th Century Art | ||
ARTH 432 - Art in the Age of Revolution | ||
ARTH 435 - Art of the United States | ||
ARTH 451 - Contemporary Art | ||
ARTH 460 - Contemporary Art & Ecology | ||
ARTH 461 - Art and Social Activism | ||
ARTH 491 - Special Topics | ||
| University Core and Electives | 9 | |
| ARTH 499R - Senior Thesis: Art History | 3 | |
| Art History Electives | 6 | |
Choose two of the following: | ||
ARTH 302 - Survey of Ancient Art | ||
ARTH 310 - Art and Architecture of Ancient Mesoamerica | ||
ARTH 312 - History of Decorative Arts | ||
ARTH 323 - History of Printmaking | ||
ARTH 342 - Modern Art | ||
ARTH 360 - History of Asian Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 375 - Roman, Etruscan, Greek Art in Italy | ||
ARTH 400 - Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt | ||
ARTH 402 - Greek Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 406 - Roman Art and Architecture | ||
ARTH 410 - Medieval Art | ||
ARTH 421 - Late Gothic Painting | ||
ARTH 422 - Early Renaissance to 15th Century Art | ||
ARTH 424 - High Renaissance and Mannerism | ||
ARTH 426 - Baroque Art in Italy and Southern Europe, 1600-1700 | ||
ARTH 427 - Baroque Art in the Netherlands | ||
ARTH 430 - 19th Century Art | ||
ARTH 432 - Art in the Age of Revolution | ||
ARTH 435 - Art of the United States | ||
ARTH 451 - Contemporary Art | ||
ARTH 441 - Art Now | ||
ARTH 460 - Contemporary Art & Ecology | ||
ARTH 461 - Art and Social Activism | ||
ARTH 491 - Special Topics | ||
| Humanities Elective Requirement | 3 | |
Take one course from the English, History Religious Studies or Philosophy Department. | ||
| University Core and Electives | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Total Program Credits: | 120 | |
A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above.