BA in Art History
Rome, Italy
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 21,700 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Full-time tuition for international students. US citizens and Canadian citizens: $ 29,000 per academic year
Key Summary
About : The BA in Art History offers students a comprehensive exploration of art's impact on culture. This program encourages critical thinking and visual analysis through studying diverse art movements and historical contexts. Students will engage with a range of artistic mediums, from painting to sculpture, while developing their ability to interpret and communicate ideas.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as art historians, museum curators, educators, or art critics. They may also find opportunities in auction houses, galleries, or cultural institutions, leveraging their expertise in art analysis and history.
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With its wealth of archaeological sites, churches, museums, and galleries, Rome offers an unparalleled environment for the study of art. The BA in Art History emphasizes art-historical theories and analytic methods with a strong focus on the visual arts of Europe and North America.
Requirements for the Degree
- World Art I. Visual Culture of the Ancient World
- World Art II. Visual Culture of the Medieval World
- World Art III. Visual Culture of the Early Modern World
- World Art IV. Visual Culture of the Modern and Contemporary World
- Introduction to Art Historical Thinking
- Three courses in three of four areas: The Ancient World, The Medieval World, The Early Modern World, The Modern and Contemporary World
- One Studio Art course
- Research Practicum
- Senior Thesis
- Six major electives in Art History or Archaeology