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Art History

The objective of the art history program is to provide students with a systematic examination of world art and architecture. As an ARH major, you will be introduced not only to the major monuments and artistic traditions of Western Europe and North America but also to those of Asian and Indigenous cultures. In addition, you will be introduced to the academic study of art history and the variety of methodological approaches currently in use within the discipline.

Our program emphasizes formal analysis and the location of works of art within diverse historical, political, religious and philosophical contexts. Our courses also stress critical interdisciplinary thinking, comparative analysis, visual acuity, and effective oral and written expression. In addition to providing the basis for a sound liberal arts education, the ARH major will prepare you for graduate work or professional studies in numerous arts-related fields, including art history, criticism, museology, art restoration and conservation, art librarianship, and arts management. The research skills acquired in the study of the history of art have also successfully translated into careers in such diverse fields as law, financial analysis, psychology and archaeology.

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Art History Major Accepted for Two Internships in New York City [more]

 

Art History
PO Box 6031
Flagstaff, AZ
86011-6031

Phone: (928) 523-3881
Fax: (928) 523-1881

Alexandra Carpino-Chair
Phone: (928) 523-8801

Paul Donnelly-Associate Chair
Phone: (928) 523-3892

Brenda Campbell
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (928) 523-3881 or (928) 523-4954

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