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Art History Art History | Courses | Arts Faculty
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Contact: Chief Undergraduate Adviser Office: 317B Bartlett Hall Phone: 545-3595 Director: Associate Professor William Oedel. Professors Denny, Harbison; Associate Professors Haney, La Follette, Mochon; Assistant Professor Schmitter. The Field The study of art history provides the opportunity to explore that aspect of human creative endeavor which has been expressed through the visual arts. Courses cover the major periods in western European art from ancient times to the present. Other regular offerings include modern architecture, the history of the decorative arts, the history of photography, and American and Islamic art. Both introductory and specialized courses address the wide-ranging questions of style, connoisseurship, and iconography within various historical and intellectual contexts. The Major The major requires a minimum of 13 courses (39 credits) in Art History, distributed as follows: Two survey courses: 100 Ancient to Renaissance 110 Baroque to Modern One upper-level course in each of the following six areas: Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Modern, Non-Western. Four upper-level electives. Three of the four upper-level electives must be in Art History. Where appropriate, students will be encouraged to enroll in related courses in other departments as well. With an adviser's approval, one such course, at the 300 level or higher, may be applied toward the upper-level elective requirement. A course applied to this major requirement may not also be applied to General Education requirements. The departmental writing course, ARTHIS 370. All majors must take the writing course in the fall semester of their junior year. Courses in art history must be completed with a grade of C or above in order to be counted toward the major. All 500-level courses are open to undergraduates who have satisfied prerequisites. Majors are encouraged to select courses in a wide range of media, historical periods, and geographical areas. They are also urged to gain a reading knowledge of at least two foreign languages; knowledge of languages is essential for further study, for research, and for many careers in the field. For the degree with Departmental Honors a student must meet the requirements for the major, maintain a high GPA, complete four honors courses in art history, and successfully complete either a thesis or an independent study project. Special Programs Majors are encouraged to enrich the required program of courses with study abroad and a museum internship. Internship information is available from departmental advisers and from the Field Experience Office.
Study Abroad Internships: Working directly with works of art in museums or galleries, dealing with material related to art history in libraries, or working in the field of historical preservation can be part of the major. Students in their junior years should contact the Undergraduate Adviser for information about specific programs. Majors have interned at many institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield, and the Guggenheim Museum, New York. The internship can provide practical experience helpful in finding a job. Career Opportunities The major in art history provides such a solid foundation in the humanities that it prepares students for careers in any discipline within the liberal arts. Within the field itself, the major prepares students for work at museums, galleries, historic sites, libraries, and agencies in arts management. A graduate degree is required for teaching and most upper-level museum work. Students should consult the Undergraduate Adviser for information on M.A. and Ph.D. programs in art history and such related areas as museology, conservation, archaeology, and arts management. All Ph.D. programs require reading knowledge of German and French. The Minor Students must complete five courses (15 credits) in art history, as follows: Two 100-level surveys: 100 Ancient to Medieval 110 Renaissance to Modern Three upper-level courses or One 100-level course: 115 Introduction to the Visual Arts Four upper-level courses Courses must be completed with a grade of at least C to be counted toward the minor. Art History | Courses
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