BA in Art History

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

Art history is the study of visual artifacts that express the values of cultures and societies. As an art history major at UMass Dartmouth, you'll learn to recognize, analyze, and interpret works of art from around the globe and across the centuries. As you explore art, architecture, and the culture of history, you will develop your analytical, communication, critical thinking, research, and visual skills-skills that are applicable in a wide range of career paths. Your studies in art history will prepare you for professional options in areas such as appraisal, arts administration, conservation, corporate arts management, education, preservation, publishing, research, and writing-and for positions in archives, galleries, libraries, and museums. You will also be ready for graduate study in art history and related fields.

College of Visual and Performing Arts