The Art History major offers the student an opportunity to develop a knowledge and understanding of visual culture throughout history. The study of art offers many opportunities for integrating a thorough understanding of visual culture from other areas of inquiry, and art history faculty and students participate in many interdisciplinary programs across the university. Department courses provide both a broad foundation in the humanities as well as preparation for graduate work leading to professional involvement in the arts. Potential careers include teaching and research, art criticism, museum curatorship, art conservation, museum directorship, and art appraising. The student is also prepared to hold positions in commercial galleries and auction houses. Students majoring in Art History plan integrated programs in consultation with their departmental advisors. They are encouraged to take courses in history, philosophy, foreign languages, and other fields related to their specialization.
The minor in Art History will provide the student with an introduction to the art of the western world. In addition to the two introductory courses, the student will have a choice of four upper level courses covering specific art-historical periods. In these courses, the student will be exposed to the methods of the discipline and will complete a research paper.
Students interested in the Art History Program can contact:
Claude Cernuschi
Assistant Chair and Major Advisor (Art History)
Devlin 431
617 552-4531
claude.cernuschi.1@bc.edu
Pamela Berger
Minor Advisor (Art History)
Devlin 426
617 552-8588
pamela.berger.1@bc.edu
