BA History of Art

Art history emphasizes the historical, social, cultural, and philosophical contexts of art, as well as immersing students in the critical analysis of artistic and architecture form through close looking, writing, discussion, and debate. The history of art department is therefore an excellent choice both for undergraduates interested in a humanistic education as well as those preparing for advanced study or careers in the museum or publishing worlds. Each undergraduate major is assigned a faculty adviser, who helps craft an individual course of study leading to the fulfillment of the graduation requirements.