Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts in Art History

Bowling Green, USA

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Arts in Art History explores significant art movements and cultural contexts throughout history. You'll develop a critical understanding of artistic practices and interpret visual culture. The program emphasizes research, analysis, and communication skills necessary for a career in the arts.

Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue roles in museums, galleries, and arts organizations, or work as curators, art critics, or educators. Opportunities also exist in art conservation, cultural policy, and art appraisal.

The Bachelor of Arts in Art History provides WKU students with a broad and thorough understanding of the history and function of the visual arts from ancient times to the present day. Majors will critically analyze paintings, prints, sculpture, architecture, and other visual media to investigate a range of historical and philosophical issues with which the arts have been deeply involved. As such, majors will gain an understanding of how visual practices proactively articulate and motivate rather than simply illustrate, record, or reiterate history.

With an emphasis on reading, writing, research, and critical analysis the AB in Art History contributes experiences useful to a broad range of possible careers, including museum, gallery, and auction house curatorial duties, art appraisal, conservator and registrar positions, docent roles, archiving, and grant writing interests.

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