The Art - Art History (B.A.) at Colorado State University is designed for intellectually curious students eager to explore the vast spectrum of human creativity across time and cultures. This undergraduate program equips you with the critical analytical tools necessary to understand art's profound impact on society, politics, and aesthetics. You will delve into foundational principles of visual arts and engage with global art historical narratives, preparing you to interpret and contribute to the dynamic discourse surrounding art. This degree is ideal for those seeking to develop a sophisticated understanding of visual culture and its historical contexts.
You will study this full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Arts degree over four years, progressing through a comprehensive curriculum that includes introductory courses in form, composition, and color, alongside surveys of global art history. Your studies will encompass a range of upper-division art history topics, from American art to the art of West and Central Africa, and specialized seminars like Historiography and Methodology of Art History. Through rigorous research and critical engagement, you will graduate prepared for diverse career paths in museums, galleries, arts administration, or further academic study in art history.