Art History
Curriculum and Course Descriptions
Studying Art History
Studying art history is exciting and enriching. From ancient to modern times and in all areas of the world, people have expressed their cultural diversity, values, and concerns through their works of visual art. The study of art history is an eye-opening experience. If you enjoy looking at and thinking about art, by studying art history you can get a degree in an important, stimulating and culturally diverse field.
Art history is interdisciplinary so you will gain knowledge in a wide variety of fields. Art historians make use of other documents and literary works when analyzing art works, and as a result you will gain experience in other disciplines. In order to interpret a work of art, you need to understand the history and culture of the period in which it was made. The study of the history of art offers opportunities to explore a wide range of fields in the humanities.
Art history is excellent preparation for many careers. You might be interested in a career related to art history, but even if you don't plan to work in an art-related field, art history gives you the analytic and communication skills you will need for an array of other careers. You will be well prepared for careers in:
| Careers in Art Related Fields |
Careers in Non-Art Related Fields |
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| Gallery Curatorship | Business | |
| Museum Administration | Advertising | |
| Art and Antique Trade | Communication | |
| Art History Education | Education | |
| Art History Research | Social Work |
Faculty
Sandra Chin, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Director of University Community Exhibitions
BA University of California, Los Angeles; MA University of California, Berkeley
Heidi Chretien, Adjunct Associate Professor; BA State University College, Buffalo; MA, PhD State University New York, Buffalo
Heidi Chretien's Homepage
Jody Hoppe, Instructor
BA, MA University of California, Santa Barbara
Bergen Kirk, Instructor
BA Wellesley College; MA Columbia University, New York
Wood Lockhart, Instructor
BA Williams College; PhD Northwestern University
Leslie Ross, Professor, Program Chair
BA Dominican College of San Rafael; MA University of California, Davis; Ph.D. University of California, Santa Barbara
Leslie Ross' Homepage
Neal Wolfe, Instructor
BA Pennsylvania State University, MA Dominican University of California
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Leslie Ross, Ph.D. |
