The minor in art history is designed for students interested in studying the history of visual art as an academic discipline. The required six courses have been selected to prepare students in the fundamentals of this discipline and to cover a range of historical periods—spanning prehistoric to contemporary—as well as a variety of media. One studio art class is included to enhance the students’ appreciation of the creative process and to strengthen their ability to write accurately about art.

Required Art History Courses (12 credits)

• ART1205 Development of Art I
• ART1206 Development of Art II
• ART2218 20th-century Art
• ART3217 19th-century Art

Art History Elective (3 credits)

• ART2265 History of Photography or
• ART3423 Women Artists or
• ART3803 Modern Art in the New York Museum or
• ART4402 Exploring the Great Museums of New York

Studio Art Elective (3 credits)

• ART1201 Drawing I or
• ART1225 Painting I or
• ART1231 2-Dimensional Design or
• ART1235 Sculpture I or
• ART1315 Ceramics I or
• ART2233 3-Dimensional Design