Program Overview
The History of Art program at Ohio State University provides a comprehensive foundation in art history, encompassing courses in art history, criticism, architecture, and more. The program's objectives include introducing students to fundamental concepts, developing their understanding of art historical methodology, and fostering an understanding of significant artistic movements and artworks. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in cultural and arts organizations, as well as fields requiring critical writing, thinking, and research skills.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
History of Art is a dynamic discipline that explores visual arts throughout history and across the globe. Ohio State's Department of History of Art is renowned for its comprehensiveness, offering a wide range of courses in art history, criticism, architecture, decorative arts, video, cinema, and film.
Objectives:
- Introduce students to the fundamental concepts and major works of world art.
- Develop students' understanding of art historical methodology and historiography.
- Foster a deep understanding of significant artistic movements, artists, and artworks within specific historical eras and geographical regions.
- Cultivate an understanding of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of the discipline.
Program Description:
The History of Art major provides a comprehensive foundation in art history, encompassing courses at various levels.
- Introductory Courses (2000 and 3000 levels): Introduce students to major monuments of world art and the principles of art historical investigation and interpretation.
- Advanced Courses (4000 level and above): Develop students' analytical and interpretive skills through critical reading, original research, and oral and written argumentation.
Outline:
Core Curriculum (12 credit hours):
- Writing seminar (HA4001)
- Art historical theory and methodology (HA4010)
- Senior capstone research seminar (HA4016)
- Artistic materials and techniques (HA4005) or a studio course in the Department of Art
Additional Courses (27 credit hours):
- Mediterranean/European Art before 1700: Minimum of two courses
- Modern Art of Europe and the United States after 1700: Minimum of two courses
- Global Art (Asia, Africa, and Central and South America): Minimum of two courses
- Area of Concentration: Two additional courses at the 4000- or 5000-level
Careers:
Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in History of Art are well-prepared for careers in various cultural and arts organizations, including:
- Publishing firms
- Art galleries
- Libraries
- Museums Additionally, graduates develop skills in critical writing, thinking, and research, which are valuable in fields such as:
- Non-profit management
- Education
- Journalism
- Marketing Specialized professions in art history, such as museum curators and university professors, typically require advanced degrees. Graduates of the History of Art program are highly competitive for admission to prestigious graduate programs.
