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In order to prepare our students for exciting careers in art history or related fields, the Art History Department at Pepperdine University is committed to an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach to the study of art history. To truly understand the significance of a work of art, the art historian must comprehend not only its formal qualities, but also the political, social, and religious contexts in which the work was created. Students of art history place art in its comprehensive historical context, assess art and the field of art history critically and analytically, master research, writing, and presentation skills, and develop an appreciation for diverse cultures and the vital role that art plays in human expression across time and space.
Art History students at Pepperdine can also participate in our active Art History Student Society, an impressive Art History Lecture Series, service learning projects in many classes, and directed research projects with professors during the academic year or summer.
A degree in art history prepares students for numerous exciting careers in museums, education, non-profit, galleries, auction houses, art business, and more. Our graduates are also highly competitive for graduate programs in art history, archaeology, cultural studies, and law.
94 % of full-time faculty have earned doctoral or terminal degrees.




