Art History - School of Visual Studies

Venture into the past to study the world through the lens of art and creativity.

BA in Art History
- Students situate art, artifacts, and media within their cultural contexts and explore how they shape beliefs, identities, and everyday life. Studies are supported by outstanding on-campus resources including the Museum of Art and Archaeology, the Center for Missouri Studies, and Ellis Library’s Special Collections, and the Pictures of the Year archive.

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Art History Minor

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Theatre, Music and Visual Studies students learn engagement, business, and professional skills needed for a thriving career as a working artist, musician, actor, or designer and gain understanding about arts management roles in non-profits and cultural organizations.

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Step into the history of art by studying in the cities that shaped it. From Renaissance masterpieces in Florence to modern movements in Berlin, explore artworks and architecture firsthand. Learn from international scholars, engage with historical contexts and deepen your understanding of how art reflects—and transforms—society.

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