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Art History

DESCRIPTIONThe Bachelor of Arts in Art History is designed to provide

undergraduate students with a broad and comprehen-

sive knowledge of the history of world art. In art history

students will learn, for example, the history of major

masterpieces in the Western world and Asia, how to dis-

tinguish different styles in art, and a basic understanding

of art theory and aesthetics. Students will learn to think

critically about art and its history, including the ability to

discern the implication of concepts like masterpiece, to

understand how high art and popular culture interact,

to discover why strategies of exhibition and display influ-

ence our perception of art, and to determine how issues

of identity (race, gender, sexuality, class, etc.) inform the

history of art and art production.

INTERESTS & SKILLSArt History students are typically interested in studying

works of art as representative of certain historical periods,

learning the skills of formal analysis, understanding the

social production of art, and discovering the role that

museums and art galleries play in our contemporary cul-

ture. High school preparation may include some classes

in studio art or art history, but these are not necessary for

entrance into the major.

DEGREE OPTIONSAn art history student graduates with a Bachelor of Arts

in Art History degree. Students may then choose to con-

tinue their education and pursue a Master of Arts degree

in art history with the possibility of ultimately pursuing a

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in art history.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESThe BA in Art History degree provides the student with

the knowledge of art history required for employment in

related fields, such as art librarianship, K-12 art instruc-

tion, and museum and gallery work. Students interested

in pursuing a career in the fields of museum curatorial

work and university-level teaching will need to continue

studies at the graduate level.

TYPES OF JOBS ACCEPTEDRecipients of the Bachelor of Arts in Art History from

the University of Alabama accepted jobs in a variety of

fields, including various public arts organizations, mu-

seums, public and private art galleries and K - 12 educa-

tion. Many continue in higher education and have beenaccepted into the graduate programs of City University

of New York, Emory University, Kansas University, Texas

University, Florida State University, University of Alabama

and many other institutions of higher learning.

JOBS OF EXPERIENCEDALUMNIOur experienced alumni include professors of art history,

museum curator, museum educators, and historic preser-

vation specialists.

ACCREDITATIONAccredited with the National Association of Schools of Ar

and Design (NASAD)

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ART HISTORY (ARH)

Semester 1 Semester 2

ARH 252 ARH 253

EN 101 EN 102

SB COURSE MA COURSE

FL COURSE FL COURSE

ELECTIVE COURSE SB COURSE

Semester 3 Semester 4

ARH ELECTIVE ARH ELECTIVE

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOREIGN LANGUAGE

HI COURSE HI/L SEQ ELECTS

L COURSE N COURSE

N COURSE

Semester 5 Semester 6

ARH 300-499 ARH 300-499

ARH 300-499 ART 210ART 110 ELECTIVE 300-499

ELECTIVE 300-499 MINOR COURSE

MINOR COURSE

Semester 7 Semester 8

ARH W COURSE ARH W COURSE

ARH ELECTIVE ARH 300-499

ELECTIVE 300-499 ELECTIVE 300-499

MINOR 300-499 MINOR 300-499

MINOR COURSE MINOR OR ELECTIVE

Please note the above program is offered as an example of how major requirements might be completed in eight

semesters. Other configurations are possible.