Introduction to the histories of art and the practice of art history. You will encounter a range of arts (including painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, prints) and artistic practices from ...

Part I. Foundations of art -- 1. Before history -- 2. The early civilization -- 3. Developments across the continents -- The Greeks and their neighbours -- Hellenistic and Roman art -- Part II. Art ...

The study of Art History offers an understanding of humanity’s diverse visual experiences and an exploration of the political, sociological, and cultural context that shapes the creation of art.

On the occasion of the publication of Is Art History?, a definitive volume of writings by one of the most renowned art historians of the past half century Svetlana Alpers, BFA Visual & Critical ...

Art history majors at Santa Clara University examine the broad range of human visual expression across space and time, developing understandings of the meanings and purposes of visual and material ...

The Art History area allows you the opportunity to study art and visual culture in context, analyzing the intersection of artistic expression and cultural function. Our faculty lead upper-level ...