Fine Arts Division
Major and Minor
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
In preparation for an exciting career in art history and related areas, our students 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.
Core Courses
| ARTH 390 |
Methodological Approaches to Art History (prerequisite for ARTH 590) |
| ARTH 590 |
Senior Thesis in Art History (prerequisite: ARTH 390) |
| HUM 111 |
Western Culture I* (for ARTH 422, ARTH 424, and ARTH 426) |
| HUM 212 |
Western Culture II* (for ARTH 428, and ARTH 430) |
| HUM 313 |
Western Culture III* (for ARTH 432, ARTH 434, ARTH 436, and ARTH 440) |
*Satisfies general education requirement; should be completed first two years.
It is recommended that Art History majors and minors take ARTH 300 Non-Western Art as their non-Western general education requirement. Fulfills the general education requirement in non-Western cultures or the upper division art history major requirement but not both.
Art History majors should select German, French, or Italian for their language requirement. In graduate art history programs, Spanish is accepted as a research language only if the student is concentrating on Pre-Columbian or Latin American Art. Students who test out of the Seaver College language requirement are strongly encouraged to take a 252 course, as well as one upper division language course, in their language of choice.
Upper Division (24 units)
The student must choose six of the courses:
Electives (8 units)
Electives should be chosen in consultation with your art history faculty advisor.
Art History Course Two-Year Rotation Cycle
| FALL 2008/2010 |
SPRING 2009/2011 |
| ARTH 426 Early Christian/Medieval |
ARTH 428 Renaissance |
| ARTH 434 Nineteenth Century |
ARTH 436 Modern |
| ARTH 438 Non-Western |
ARTH 438 Non-Western |
| ARTH 390 Methodological Approaches |
ARTH 590 Senior Thesis |
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| FALL 2009/2011 |
SPRING 2010/2012 |
| ARTH 422 Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Art |
ARTH 424 Greek and Roman |
| ARTH 430 17th and 18th Century |
ARTH 434 American |
| ARTH 438 Non-Western |
ARTH 590 Senior Thesis |
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| EVERY SUMMER |
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| ARTH 438 Non-Western & Selected Topics |
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Art History Minor (20 units)
A minor in Art History is an excellent compliment to many majors, especially for those interested in art-related careers in business, law, conservation, cultural heritage, arts education, non-profit, and more.
Core Courses
| HUM 111 |
Western Culture I* (for ARTH 422, ARTH 424, and ARTH 426) |
| HUM 212 |
Western Culture II* (for ARTH 428 and ARTH 430) |
| HUM 313 |
Western Culture III* (for ARTH, 432, ARTH 434, ARTH 436, and ARTH 440) |
*Satisfies general education requirement; should be completed first two years.
It is recommended that Art History majors and minors take ARTH 300 Non-Western Art as their non-Western general education requirement. Fulfills the general education requirement in non-Western cultures or the upper division art history major requirement but not both.
Upper Division Courses (16 units)
The student must take four of the following courses:
| Course ID |
Course Name |
Units |
| ARTH 422 |
Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Art
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4 |
| ARTH 424 |
Greek Art
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4 |
| ARTH 426 |
Early Christian and Medieval Art
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4 |
| ARTH 428 |
Renaissance Art
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4 |
| ARTH 430 |
Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Art
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4 |
| ARTH 432 |
American Art
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4 |
| ARTH 434 |
Nineteenth Century Art
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4 |
| ARTH 436 |
Modern Art
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4 |
| ARTH 440 |
Multicultural Arts in America
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4 |
| ARTH 442 |
Islamic Art
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4
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ARTH 446
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Asian Art
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4
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Electives (4 units)
Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty advisor.
Art History Course Two-Year Rotation Cycle
| FALL 2008/2010 |
SPRING 2009/2011 |
| ARTH 426 Early Christian/Medieval |
ARTH 428 Renaissance |
| ARTH 434 Nineteenth Century |
ARTH 436 Modern |
| ARTH 438 Non-Western |
ARTH 438 Non-Western |
| ARTH 390 Methodological Approaches |
ARTH 590 Senior Thesis |
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| FALL 2009/2011 |
SPRING 2010/2012 |
| ARTH 422 Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Art |
ARTH 424 Greek and Roman |
| ARTH 430 17th and 18th Century |
ARTH 434 American |
| ARTH 438 Non-Western |
ARTH 590 Senior Thesis |
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| EVERY SUMMER |
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| ARTH 438 Non-Western & Selected Topics |
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