BA Art History
Course Overview
The Art History major at Queens College is a dynamic exploration of human creativity across the globe and throughout time. This program uses art and artifacts as a lens to analyze broader cultural trends, values, and ideas, from the Stone Age to the present day. It is a multi-disciplinary field that connects history, archaeology, religion, and philosophy through the study of visual expression.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain a global perspective by studying the art of Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
- Learn to analyze a diverse range of media, from paintings and sculpture to film and mass media.
- Explore the connections between art and other disciplines like history, religion, and sociology.
- Develop critical skills to interpret the cultural significance and hidden meanings within artworks.
- Engage with a broad curriculum covering artistic techniques, principles, and theory.
Course Overview
The Art History major at Queens College is a dynamic exploration of human creativity across the globe and throughout time. This program uses art and artifacts as a lens to analyze broader cultural trends, values, and ideas, from the Stone Age to the present day. It is a multi-disciplinary field that connects history, archaeology, religion, and philosophy through the study of visual expression.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain a global perspective by studying the art of Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
- Learn to analyze a diverse range of media, from paintings and sculpture to film and mass media.
- Explore the connections between art and other disciplines like history, religion, and sociology.
- Develop critical skills to interpret the cultural significance and hidden meanings within artworks.
- Engage with a broad curriculum covering artistic techniques, principles, and theory.
