Art and Art History

An understanding of visual language gained by making or studying the history of art is an essential component of a liberal arts education. The Department of Art and Art History encourages interactions among the disciplines of art, art history, museum studies, film studies, philosophy, history, modern languages and others. The curriculum enhances students' visual literacy and theory skills and prepares them for critical engagement in an increasingly visually oriented world. The faculty in art and art history, as well as the director and staff of the Samek Art Gallery, translate this ideal into courses appropriate for students in art, art history or related fields, to non-majors seeking a well-rounded academic background.