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Art History majors begin study in introductory surveys of major artistic achievement from antiquity through the twentieth century, and then deepen their knowledge in courses covering individual aspects and periods. Students are required to take at least one course in each of the following core areas: Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Modern, and Non-Western; one 400-level course; and ARH 498, consisting of the preparation of the thesis in the senior year, which is the culmination of the Art History Program. In addition, students are encouraged to take a wide variety of art history electives and to develop programs related to individual interests and backgrounds. Art History majors are required to take two courses in studio art so that they will experience and appreciate the methodology of the creative artist. Reading knowledge of German or French is required at the end of sophomore year for those planning to study in Europe. Others must show this knowledge by the end of their junior year. The culmination of the Art History Program is the preparation of the thesis in the senior year (ARH 498). |
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Complete Listing of Art History Courses
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major
in Art History is designed for undergraduates
interested in a humanistic, liberal
arts education, as well as for those
preparing for graduate study in
the the field. The Art History Division
emphasizes the historical, cultural,
and formal contexts of art.
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First Semester |
cr. hrs. |
Second Semester |
cr. hrs. |
Freshman Year
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DWC 101 |
Development of Western Civilization |
5 |
DWC 102 |
Development of Western Civilization |
5 |
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ARH 106 |
Art History Survey |
3 |
ARH 200 |
Ancient Classical Art |
3 |
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ART 101 |
Visual Design I |
3 |
SSC |
Social Science Elective |
3 |
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SSC |
Social Science Elective |
3 |
Free Elective |
3 |
Sophomore Year
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DWC 201 |
Development of Western Civilization |
5 |
DWC 202 |
Development of Western Civilization |
5 |
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Natural Science Elective |
3 |
Natural Science Elective |
3 |
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ARH 204 |
Medieval Art |
3 |
ARH 205 |
Italian Renaissance Art |
3 |
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Free Elective |
3 |
Free Elective |
3 |
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ARH 209 or ARH 304 |
Modern Art or American & European Art Since 1945 |
3 |
LAN |
Modern Language |
3 |
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LAN |
Modern Language |
3 |
PHL 407** |
Philosophy Elective |
3 |
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THL |
Theology Elective |
3 |
MTH |
Math Elective |
3 |
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ART |
Studio Art Elective |
3 |
ARH |
Art History Elective (non-Western) |
3 |
| ARH
470 |
Art History Elective |
3 |
Non-Departmental Elective |
3 |
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ARH 412 |
Princ. of Research |
3 |
PHL |
Philosophy Elective (Ethics) |
3 |
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ARH |
Art History Elective |
3 |
ARH |
Art History Elective(400 level) |
3 |
| Non-Departmental Elective |
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Free Elective |
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THL |
Theology Elective |
3 |
Free Elective |
3 |
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Non-Departmental Elective |
3 |
Free Elective |
3 |
**Spring only
Alice H.R.H. Beckwith, Ph.D.
Professor of Art History
Johns Hopkins University
Voice: 401-865-2354
e-mail: abeckwth@providence.edu
Joan R. Branham, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Art History
Emory University
Voice: 401-865-2352
e-mail: jbranham@providence.edu
Deborah J. Johnson, Ph.D.
Professor of Art History
Brown University
Voice: 401-865-2187
e-mail: doctorj@providence.edu
Ann W. Norton, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Humanities
New York University
Voice: 401-865-2707
e-mail: anorton@providence.edu
Thomas F. Strasser, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Art History
Indiana University
Voice: 401-865-2246
e-mail: tstrasse@providence.edu
