You are a time traveler. You dream of exploring the world through the eyes of an artist to gain a deeper understanding of global cultures from the past and today. Learn about the history of art and architecture and develop your knowledge of art from prehistory to the contemporary artists of today. Through courses in ancient, medieval, Renaissance, modern art, women in art, and visual cultures from across the globe, art history minors develop skills in problem solving, historical analysis, research, and writing that complement a variety of majors and are sought by many employers.
The Art History minor is an 15-hour program.
•Study the art of ancient civilizations and engage in current
debates about the future of global cultural heritage.
•Investigate the techniques of Post-Impressionist painters
and the expressive potential of color and form.
•Survey the arts of Africa and those produced by the African
diaspora in communities around the world.
Students studying studio art, design, performing arts, anthropology, global languages,
international relations, mass communication, museum studies, or arts management, will
find that the minor in art history complements their major. Students who complete
the minor will have a platform of knowledge applicable for careers in art museums,
galleries, auction houses, tourism/hospitality, or cultural heritage institutions,
or graduate study in art and visual culture, design, architecture, history, arts administration,
or museum studies.
Because no course may be included in a major and a minor, students majoring in studio art or design and minoring in art history must complete 15 semester hours in ARTH beyond those required for the major.
The art history faculty at Winthrop University are teachers, scholars and mentors interested in involving undergraduate students in various forms of experiential learning, including study abroad, immersive virtual reality, research and internships. They regularly present their research at international conferences, organize panels and publish their work in peer-reviewed journals and anthologies. Our faculty are also active members of professional organizations such as the College Art Association and the Society of Architectural Historians. They work closely with Winthrop students to assist them with their coursework, graduate school applications and career goals.
The art history minor is a 15-hour program.
2 foundational courses:
Choose 3 elective courses (this is only a partial listing of courses):
Are you ready to join the ArtsWinthrop family of creatives? We can't wait to meet you!