Bachelor of Arts in Art History

EDUCO - University of Nebraska - Lincoln

USA,Nebraska

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 26,946/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 45

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USA, Nebraska

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1869

Total Students: 26,079 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1400 R St, Lincoln, NE 68588, United States

Bachelor of Arts in Art History

Program Overview

A diverse and experienced faculty of art historians help art history scholars explore the history of the visual arts from ancient to modern art and the theoretical and critical literature associated with the cultures producing a given art style. Students attain proficiency in the practice of art and knowledge of the history of art in addition to general college education with about one-fourth of the coursework in the major.

What you will learn
Art history provides a humanistic foundation for understanding the visual arts.

Emphasis is placed on the social, political, historical and religious contexts of art while also analyzing the form and style of artworks.

Theoretical and critical literature on interpreting art is an important part of the field, with contributions often coming from fields such as:

  • History
  • Anthropology
  • Philosophy
  • Archaeology
  • Literature
  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
  • Religious studies

The discipline requires the development of critical writing and research skills.