Bachelor of Arts in Art History
Hanover, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The BA in Art History at Hanover College covers visual culture and historical context. Hanover is a small private college in Indiana with about 1,100 undergraduates; 99% of graduates enter work or further study within seven months. Courses include Asian art history with calligraphy, museum studies, curation, conservation, study-abroad to Cincinnati, Florence, and Paris, and internships that build collections management and archival research skills.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in museums, archives, galleries, auction houses, and conservation; roles include museum curator, archivist, auctioneer, appraiser, and preservation/restoration specialist; related paths include gallery manager, cultural heritage consultant, arts educator, and museum registrar.
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
The history of art is the story of fascinating cultures, dramatic events and personal triumphs. And it all comes to vivid life through the renowned art historians teaching at Hanover College. These are no ordinary history classes. You'll find Hanover students exploring firsthand the masterpieces on display in cities as close as Cincinnati and as far away Florence, Italy, and Paris, France.
Hanover is one of the few U.S. colleges of its size to offer extensive courses in Asian art history, where you might even try your hand at calligraphy. Through it all, you'll learn how the great artists contributed to and reflected the history of their time.
- History of Eastern Art
- History of Western Art
- Beauty and Idea in Asian Art
- Arts & Culture of China
- Arts and Cultures of Japan
- Art for Death and Afterlife
- Asian Art and Film
- Art and Social LIfe in Taiwan
- Intro Classical Art & Archaeology
- Contemporary Art
- Ancient Art and Architecture
- Baroque & 18th Cent Art/Architectur
- 19th Century Art and Architecture
- Art in the United States
- Modern and Contemporary Chinese Art
- Theories and Methods in Art History
At Hanover, you'll get early practical experience in your field by curating an exhibition of visiting artists, students or the works in the our private collection. From label writing to lighting, you'll progress step by step and gain valuable real-world experience that can make you a competitive candidate for internships, job opportunities and graduate schools
All Admitted International Students will receive a scholarship in the amount of $32,000 USD renewable annually for 4 years. The scholarship will be referred to as the HAQ scholarship.
Hanover students often pursue positions such as:
- Museum curator
- Archivist
- Auctioneer
- Appraiser
- Specialist in the preservation and restoration of art
