The art history program provides students with the historical context necessary for understanding the arts as a transformative influence on humanity. With two art historians whose specialties encompass the world of art, from the most contemporary issues and movements, to the most ancient images ever made, from the Western traditions, to those of non-Western cultures, the department affords students the opportunity to pursue advanced art historical scholarship in areas as diverse as our modern humanistic tradition demands.

The Art History Program also offers students the unique opportunity to participate in the annual Arkansas College Art History Symposium. The Symposium is a collaborative effort of several Arkansas universities and colleges that gives students a chance to present their own papers in a professional and academic atmosphere. It is held every spring in alternating locations.

Another opportunity for Art History students is the Art History Association (AHA), AHA is a student organization that promotes the study and appreciation of Art and Art History. Various activities include sponsoring trips to museums and galleries, participating in local public art events, and sponsoring public lectures by artists. For more information, see Student Organizations.

Art History Emphasis

The program is 124 semeter hours, and includes 44 hours of general education credit (fine arts requirement not required for art majors). Students must complete 45 credit hours of study in art history and art, with 39 hours of art history courses and 6 hours of studio courses. Studio courses must include ART 1310 or 2312, and ART 1321 or 2322. A 2000-level foreign language class is also required. Degree does require a minor.

Studio Classes (6 hours)

Select one (1) of the following studios:

-ART 1310        2-D Design         Offered fall, spring, summer

-ART 2312        3-D Design         Offered fall, spring, summer

Select one (1) of the following studios:

-ART 1321        Drawing I            Offered fall, spring, summer

-ART 2322        Drawing II          Offered fall, spring, summer

Art History Classes (39 hours)

Select thirteen (13) from the following art history electives:

-ART 2325        Asian Art Survey        Offered fall

-ART 2335        Art History, Prehistoric-Medieval        Offered fall, spring

-ART 2336        Art History, Renaissance-Modern        Offered fall, spring

-ART 3301        Modern Art        Offered fall

-ART 3302        History of American Art        Offered spring

-ART 3303        Nineteenth Century Art History        Offered spring

-ART 3307        Arts of Africa        Offered spring, odd years

-ART 3311        Ancient South American Art        Offered spring

-ART 3329        Mesoamerican Art        Offered spring, even years

-ART 3335        Art Museum Studies        Offered fall

-ART 3365        Women in Art        Offered fall

-ART 3385        Art of India        Offered on demand

-ART 3395        Art of Japan        Offered on demand

-ART 4302        Directed Study        Offered fall, spring
                          Prerequisite: Written proposal and departmental approval semester
                                                prior to enrollment

-ART 4372        Senior Seminar        Offered fall
                          Prerequisites: Senior standing and 9 hours of art history


*For more information see the Undergraduate Bulletin

  For detailed course information and descriptions, see Courses in Art

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To download Art History Program Completion Plan, click here:
Program Completion Plan/Art History

To download pdf of the General Education Checklist, click here:
General Education Checklist. 

To download the Art History Style Guidelines, click here:
Art History Style Guidelines

To download Individual Study Guidelines, click here: Individual Study

To download Directed Study Guidelines (ART 4102, 4202, 4302), click here:
Directed Study

To download Art Internship Guidelines (ART 4375, 4675), click here: Art Internship

Note: Program information updated on October 2010.