Bachelor of Arts in Art History

State University of New York - Buffalo State University

USA,New York

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 19,663/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1871

Total Students: 6,405 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States

Bachelor of Arts in Art History

Program Overview

The program in Art History trains students in the global history of art from antiquity to Contemporary Art. As one of the disciplines in the liberal arts, Art History is a foundation for graduate study and for careers in a wide variety of professions. Art history majors are prepared for graduate work in art history, arts administration, museum studies, arts librarianship, visual resource and archive curatorship, historic preservation and art conservation. Buffalo State art history majors who continue their studies on the graduate level may find employment in public and private agencies, libraries, galleries, museums, publishing houses, art dealerships, colleges, arts consultancies, commercial arts organizations and in tourism. It is strongly recommended that art history majors achieve basic reading knowledge in one foreign language before graduating. A minimum of two additional hours of course work outside of class for each credit granted for that class is expected each week..

Learning Outcomes

1. Basic knowledge of the diversity of art history from the Paleolithic period through Contemporary art.
2. Basic knowledge and understanding of materials and techniques in art.
3. Basic ability to analyze works of art in terms of style and content and a resulting development of visual sensitivity.
4. An understanding of the distinct cultural and historical contexts of artistic production and reception.
5. Basic understanding of creative processes.
6. Basic ability to write about works of art of all periods and world cultures.
7. In-depth knowledge of specific periods of art.
8. The ability to articulate advanced ideas and concepts in art history, with an understanding of their interrelationships.
9. Advanced knowledge of research methods in art history.
10. The ability to assemble critical bibliographies for specific periods and themes in art history.