2013-2014 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Art History Minor
The minor in art history is designed to offer students a general introduction to the study of art history and its methods. It offers students from many disciplines including - studio art, the humanities and professional degrees - the opportunity to examine the contexts for the production of the visual arts.
Survey Courses: Credits: 6
Distribution Courses: Credits: 9
Art history minors are required to take one course from each of the three following areas. Consult with art history faculty about new courses and special topics offerings for credit in the distribution and elective areas.
Ancient through Early-Modern Art Credits: 3 (choose one of the following)
- CLA 250 - Classical Art and Archaeology (3 credits)
- ART 380 - Special Topics in Art and Design (1 to 3 credits) (history emphasis)
Modern and Contemporary Art Credits: 3 (choose one of the following)
- ART 325 - Nineteenth-Century Art (3 credits)
- ART 327 - Art Since 1945 (3 credits)
- ART 380 - Special Topics in Art and Design (1 to 3 credits) (history emphasis)
World Art Credits: 3 (choose one of the following)
- ART 380 - Special Topics in Art and Design (1 to 3 credits) (history emphasis)
- ART 420 - Asian Art (3 credits)
Art History Electives: Credits: 6
Select two courses from the list below:
- ART 218 - Design History Credits: 3
- ART 325 - Nineteenth-Century Art Credits: 3
- ART 326 - Early 20th Century Art Credits: 3
- ART 327 - Art Since 1945 Credits: 3
- ART 380 - Special Topics in Art and Design Credits: 1 to 3 (history emphasis)
- ART 420 - Asian Art Credits: 3
- ART 421 - Surrealism Credits: 3
- CLA 250 - Classical Art and Archaeology Credits: 3
- CFV 225 - Film Culture Credits: 3
- CFV 348 - Film Theories Credits: 3
- COM 373 - Women and Minorities in Film and Television Credits: 3
- CPH 366 - History of Photography II Credits: 3
- PHI 220 - Aesthetics Credits: 3
- SOC 346 - Sociology of Art Credits: 3