Introduction to the histories of art and the practice of art history. You will encounter a range of arts (including painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, prints) and artistic practices from ...

Watching the celebrations for the inauguration of the New York City mayor, my mind suddenly turned back to my intellectual ...

The study of Art History offers an understanding of humanity’s diverse visual experiences and an exploration of the political, sociological, and cultural context that shapes the creation of art.

Considering the steady ascendence of so many artists from California since the turn of the 21st century, it may come as a surprise that comprehensive scholarly treatment of California’s art history ...

I am just old enough to remember the 35mm slide projectors used in art-history classrooms of the past. As a student, I found the gentle, continuous whir of their ventilation systems calming. The soft ...

On the occasion of the publication of Is Art History?, a definitive volume of writings by one of the most renowned art historians of the past half century Svetlana Alpers, BFA Visual & Critical ...

These shows seek to decode and democratize art, providing expert insight into art history and practical tips on cultivating an artistic habit of your own. By Emma Dibdin For many, the enjoyment of ...

Johannes Adam Simon Oertel, "Pulling Down the Statue of King George III, N.Y.C." (c. 1852), oil on canvas, held at the New York Historical (photo public domain via Wikimedia Commons) For those ...

The Art History area allows you the opportunity to study art and visual culture in context, analyzing the intersection of artistic expression and cultural function. Our faculty lead upper-level ...