Students pursuing the BA degree with a concentration in Art History study significant areas of western and non-western art, from ancient to contemporary. The scholarly investigation and analysis of visual styles, cultural movements, and social evidence in the history of art sustains the greater understanding of civilization. Careers for students with a degree in art history vary from museum, gallery and collection positions. The BA degree also prepares students for advanced graduate study.
Georgia Southern University’s Henderson Library contains one of the largest collections of art history books in South Georgia, surveying issues from prehistoric to contemporary art. The Three Galleries and Georgia Artist’s Collection provide real-life work experiences for students in the development and preservation of a noteworthy collection of art. The opportunity to travel to major museums and historical sites is priceless. Students are encouraged to participate in the many travel abroad and national trips offered annually. Art history comes alive in the BFSDoA.Bachelor of Arts in Art History (B.A.): 126 hours
Courses Offered in the Art History Concentration:
ART 2531/2531S Art History I
A chronological survey of world visual arts from pre-historic times through the Middle Ages in the West and various non-western cultures. Emphasis is on architecture, sculpture, painting, and other major media. This course introduces questions of style, meaning, and cultural context for works of art.
ART 2532/2532S Art History II
A chronological survey of the visual arts from the Renaissance to contemporary times. Emphasis is on architecture, sculpture, painting, and other major media. This course introduces questions of style, meaning, and cultural context for works of art.
Prerequisite: ART 2531.
ART/AAST 3435 African Art
Surveys the major themes, cultural groups, and art traditions of Africa. It focuses on materials, function, meaning, and the contexts in which art is used.
Prerequisites: ART 2531 and ART 2532.
ART/AAST 3436 African American Art
The study of African American art and design from the period of pre-colonial Africa to the contemporary United States. The course investigates the creativity and cultural identity of African Americans and their contributions to the visual culture in America.
Prerequisites: ART 2531 and ART 2532.
ART/AMST 3437 American Art
Study of American architecture, painting, sculpture, graphic art, decorative art, and photography from the seventeenth century to the present. Art works, styles, issues, and artists will be studied in relation to the historical, social, cultural, and political background which they reflected and which gave them meaning.
Prerequisites: ART 2531 and ART 2532.
ART 3438/3438S Art of Asia
A study of art and architecture from the major cultures in Asia and the Far East including India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan.
Prerequisites: ART 2531 and ART 2532.
ART 3530/3530S Ancient Art
A study of the architecture, sculpture, painting, and applied arts of major civilizations in the Middle East and the Mediterranean world from prehistory to the 4th century C.E., with emphasis on developments in Greece and Rome.
Prerequisites: ART 2531 and ART 2532.
ART 3531/3531S Medieval Art
A study of architecture, painting, sculpture, and applied arts in Europe and the Mediterranean world from the Fall of Rome to the thirteenth century.
Prerequisites: ART 2531 and ART 2532.
ART 3532 Renaissance Art
A study of the architecture, sculpture, painting, and applied arts in Europe from the fourteenth through the sixteenth centuries with emphasis on developments in Italy and Northern Europe.
Prerequisites: ART 2531 and ART 2532.
ART 3533 Baroque and Rococo Art
A study of architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphic arts in Europe during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Prerequisites: ART 2531 and ART 2532.
ART 3534/3534S Nineteenth Century Art
A chronological study of the visual arts in Europe and America from the late eighteenth through the early twentieth centuries. This course examines the art, artists and issues in Nineteenth century art through lectures and discussion.
Prerequisites: ART 2531 and ART 2532.
ART/AMST 3535 Native American Art
A survey of the visual arts and artifacts of native North American cultures from prehistory to contemporary times. This course examines Native American artifacts for their distinctive aesthetic value in addition to their ritual significance.
Prerequisites: ART 2531 and ART 2532.
ART 4435/4435S Art History Travel
A study of important art works on location at museums, galleries, monuments and other sites. Specific topics and locations to be announced.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
ART 4530 Twentieth Century Art
Surveys in detail the development of the artistic avant-garde in Europe and America from the late nineteenth century to the present. Major movements, individuals, and theoretical issues will be considered. Emphasis on painting and sculpture with some attention to photography, architecture, printmaking and other areas.
Prerequisite: ART 2532.
ART 4531 Contemporary Art
Examines in detail the major tendencies in contemporary painting, sculpture, printmaking, performance, video, photography, and environmental art from the middle of the twentieth century to the present. Emphasis is on the major themes, styles, and approaches to art in the contemporary world.
Prerequisite: ART 2532.
ART 4631/4631S Art History Seminar
A seminar-format course on selected topics in art history with emphasis on directed readings and classroom discussion.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
ART 4830 Art History Research
Independent research and study on selected topics in art history.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ART 4737 Art History Thesis
Independent research and writing on a specific topic under the supervision of an art history faculty member. The course is intended as a capstone experience for senior art history students during their final semester. The thesis is a substantial research paper which demonstrates advanced understanding or interpretation on a specific art history topic.
ART 4831 Senior Art History Thesis
Independent research and writing on a specific topic under the supervision of an art history faculty member. The thesis is a substantial research paper which demonstrates advanced understanding or interpretation on a specific Art History topic. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
Faculty:
Julie McGuire
Tiffanie Townsend
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