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Art History
GET THE WHOLE PICTURE: EXPLORE WORLD ART
Humankind’s cultural inheritance is encoded in the language of art. We offer students critical insights into this inheritance and the ways that art and cultural expression have developed over time and across the continents, deepening their knowledge of the past and the ways that the past shapes the present. We sharpen students’ visual skills, essential for success in an increasingly visual world. We develop students’ writing abilities, an essential foundation for any career. We spark students’ imaginations with images and objects that have endured centuries and have been worshipped or violated, stirred revolution or gone missing, delighted or outraged. In keeping with the university’s global mission, we offer courses in American (including Native American, African American and Latin American), European, African, Asian and Islamic art and architecture. Through the study of the full range of artistic creativity, we challenge students to become citizens of the world.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Visual and Media Studies
- Material Culture Studies
- Architecture, Urban Design and the Environment
- Art, Politics and Society
- Race and Gender in Art
- Globalization and the Art Market
- Art, Literature and Performance
CAREER OPTIONS
- Art History Educator
- Architectural Historian
- Curator
- Art Museum Administrator
- Museum Collections Manager or Registrar
- Corporate Art Collections Manager
- Exhibition Designer
- Art Critic
- Arts Journalist
- Antiques Dealer
- Art Appraiser
- Art Expert for Nonprofit Institutions
- Art Expert for Auction Houses, Corporate Sales, and Galleries
- Historic Preservation Specialist
- Cultural Heritage Manager
- Visual Resources Manager
- Art Librarian
- Intellectual and Cultural Property Lawyer
- Law Enforcement Agent
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Art History
- Museum Studies
- Law
- Criminal Justice
- Business
- Journalism
- Architecture
What’s special about this program?
Our department ranks among the top programs in the nation. Our faculty has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. We are in a unique position at the center of a constellation of units that emphasize the art object, including Art and Design, Art Conservation, Museum Studies, Material Culture Studies and the University Museums, among others. By virtue of UD's proximity to major cities, we expose students to world-class collections of art and architecture.
Get Involved
The Art History Club
Summer Scholars Program
McNair Scholars Program
Study Abroad
Internships
Sample curriculum
ARTH153
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Intro: Pyramids to Cathedrals |
ARTH154
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Intro: Renaissance to Modern |
| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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| MATH113 | Contemporary Mathematics
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UNIV101
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First Year Experience |
University Breadth Course
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Foreign Language Course
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| ARTH Elective Course |
| ENGL202 | Biblical and Classical Literature
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ARTH200 level in distribution area courses
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ARTH Elective Courses
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University Breadth Courses
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Foreign Language Course
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| Minor Courses |
| ARTH301 | Research and Methodology
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ARTH 200-level or higher
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ARTH free elective
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ARTH 300-level or higher
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HIST 200/300-level
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University Breadth Courses
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| Minor Courses |
| UNIV401/402 | Senior Thesis
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ARTH 300-level or higher
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ARTH 400-level seminar
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Minor Courses
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Univeristy Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |
