Bachelor of Arts in Art History
*WVU is the only public or private institution in West Virginia that offers a BA in art history
The Bachelor of Arts in Art History provides a foundation in the history of art and architecture in its cultural and theoretical context. Aesthetic and historical issues have become increasingly central to the creation, display, and reception of art. Division of Art and Design courses in Art History introduce tools for the making and analysis of art, including the history of works of art, the language of art, and the cultural context for works of art.
The B.A. curriculum concentrates on a broad range of Western European arts, from Ancient and Medieval, through the Renaissance, to Modern and Contemporary Art, with attention to the importance of critical theory and contemporary visual culture.
Included in the major are required and elective Art History courses, studio art courses, cognate courses, and University-established General Education courses.
In the final semester, the student will complete a senior research project on a topic selected by the student with the approval of the Art History faculty.
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