Art History
Art History studies human culture and history by examining diverse forms of visual expression. As a humanistic discipline, Art History teaches students to think critically and to develop oral and written communication skills. As a field of inquiry that takes works of visual art as its primary objects of study, Art History enhances a student's ability to analyze information presented in visual form, an increasingly valuable skill in today's image-saturated world.
Through historical analysis of works of art, students discover how human visual expression has responded to and embodied diverse aspects of human culture, reflecting and informing economic systems, religious practices, and political ideologies, to name only a few. In the process, students with a concentration in Art History gain a broad background in the humanities that not only develops their research and critical thinking skills, but also provides them with the knowledge necessary to contextualize and analyze diverse forms of information. Such skills provide a foundation for success in a variety of vocations, and students with a concentration in Art History from Kansas State University have gone on to pursue diverse careers, as well as graduate study in Art History, art conservation, and education.
B.A. Concentration in Art History
The Bachelor of Art degree allows for a less specialized, broader development in the arts. It is a degree used by students who wish to major in Art, as well as, another degree plan outside of Arts. The B.A. degree explores the humanities, sciences, languages and social sciences expansively. Students pursuing a general B.A. Art degree may specialize in art history or studio art. Students in the B.A. program complete the same foundations course work as the B.F.A. students however, B.A. students do not need to complete a portfolio review.
Minor in Art History
Art History studies human culture and history by examining diverse forms of visual expression. As a humanistic discipline, Art History teaches students to think critically and to develop oral and written communication skills. As a field of inquiry that takes works of visual art as its primary objects of study, Art History enhances a student's ability to analyze information presented in visual form, an increasingly valuable skill in today's image-saturated world.
Update
The Art Department has restructured course requirements for the Art History Minor. The information listed below will initiate the semester of Fall 2024. If a student enrolled in the Art History Minor prior to the Fall 2024 semester, their requirements will follow the Fall 2023- Spring 2024 Art History Minor Requirements. Students should review their DARS report if they are unsure which requirements they should follow.
Requirements
Take 15 credits total with at least 3 credits at 100-level
ART 195 Survey of Western Art History I
ART 196 Survey of Western Art History II
ART 197 Survey of Non-Western Art History
ART 545 20th Century Art History I: Post Impressionism to Cubism
ART 550 20th Century Art History II: Dada to Surrealism
ART 601 History of Graphic Design
ART 602 20th Century Art History III: Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art
ART 603 20th Century Art History IV: Conceptual Art to Contemporary Art
ART 608 Topics in Art History
ART 612 History of Italian Renaissance Art
ART 613 History of Northern Renaissance Art
ART 614 Italian Renaissance Architecture: Patronage and Construction
ART 622 Italian Baroque Art History
ART 628 Foreign Studies in Art
ART 634 History of Modern Sculpture
ART 675 History of Ceramics
ART 695 Topics in Art History
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To declare a minor, please fill out this form
To drop a minor, please fill out this form
Do you need more information or have questions about classes? Please contact the Art Advisor.
Additional Resources
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Faculty
Dr. Glen Brown
Professor, Art History & Ceramics Criticgbrown@ksu.edu
Willard 307