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University Of Guelph Bachelor of Art History (ARTH)
University Of Guelph

University Of Guelph

Bachelor of Art History (ARTH)

Guelph, Canada

Bachelor's degree

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Art History (ARTH) offers a comprehensive study of art from various cultures and historical periods. This program emphasizes critical analysis, visual literacy, and research skills related to art historiography and practice.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in museums, galleries, cultural institutions, art conservation, art education, and art criticism. They may also find opportunities in arts administration, gallery management, or further studies in related fields.

From architecture, to photography, sculpture, ancient murals, modern graffiti, famous paintings, printmaking, and more; art is all around us. Visual art also has aesthetic, historical, social, and ethical significance that is present in the heritage of many cultures and influences our environment today.

Whether you’re an artist yourself, or you simply appreciate the creativity and beauty in others, you’ll uncover the way visual arts can change our understanding of historical events, learn to analyze various methods and theories of art, and become aware of the impact that art has played both historically and today in conditioning humankind.