BA in Art History

Majors in the History and Criticism of Art program study art through the ages. They develop the ability to contrast, compare and evaluate different artistic expressions through consideration of style and cultural history. In addition to courses in the various periods and cultures of art history, majors also have the opportunity to take courses in the practice of art. The London, Florence, and Paris summer programs are available and are highly recommended as outstanding opportunities to study the history of art in context abroad and to develop techniques of critical analysis. The department also offers Honors in Art History and a Museum Studies and Medieval Studies minor.