X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Art History (ARTH)
School of Fine Art and Music, College of Arts
The School provides for concentrated study in Art History or Studio Arts, or for a more balanced study combining the two disciplines. Both Studio Art and Art History degree programs require some work in both the programs. Many Art History courses are also open to non specialized students.
The Art History program covers historical perspectives on the visual arts, study of the methodologies of art history and critical theory, and consideration of contemporary issues in the practice and display of art. Students pursuing a Major or Minor in Art History are required to take a minimum number of courses in each of three areas of focus in the program: Western Art and Cross-Cultural Perspectives; Visual Arts of the Americas; and Art Theory, Critical Methodology and Museology. The groups of courses that comprise these areas of focus are listed below.
Students majoring in other programs who are also interested in the study of Art History are encouraged to consider the Minors offered in Visual Arts of the Americas, Museum Studies, and Art Theory and Criticism. Specific requirements for the Art History Honours Major and Minor are listed below.
Student Counselling
The students who elect to take a substantial number of courses in Art History with the objective of graduate work are advised to obtain counselling from faculty regarding their choices. It is important to know that graduate studies in Art History will usually require a reading knowledge of at least 2 languages other than English. German, French, Italian and Latin are among the most useful choices. Cognate electives in other disciplines in the College of Arts (such as History) will almost certainly prove an asset.
Art History Core Requirements
Major (Honours Program)
A minimum of 9.00 credits is required, including:
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the Art History core
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3.00 credits from the Western Art and Cross-Cultural Perspectives including:
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1.50 credits from the Arts of the Americas area of focus: ARTH*2050, ARTH*2060, ARTH*2070, ARTH*2490, ARTH*3010, ARTH*3050, ARTH*3060
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1.00 credits from the Art Theory, Critical Methodology and Museology area of focus: ARTH*2120, ARTH*2480, ARTH*3210, ARTH*3220, ARTH*3780
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At least 2.00 credits from 4000-level seminar courses: ARTH*4310, ARTH*4320, ARTH*4330, ARTH*4340, ARTH*4350, ARTH*4620
Minor (Honours Program)
A minimum of 5.00 credits is required, including:
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3.50 additional credits in Art History including 0.50 credits in each of the three areas of focus and at least 2.00 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Areas of Focus
Western Art and Cross-Cultural Perspectives
| ARTH*2150 | [0.50] | Art and Archaeology of Greece |
| ARTH*2280 | [0.50] | Modern Architecture |
| ARTH*2290 | [0.50] | History of Photographic Media |
| ARTH*2540 | [0.50] | Medieval Art |
| ARTH*2550 | [0.50] | The Italian Renaissance |
| ARTH*2580 | [0.50] | Late Modern Art: 1900-1950 |
| ARTH*2600 | [0.50] | Early Modern Art to 1900 |
| ARTH*2950 | [0.50] | Baroque Art |
| ARTH*3100 | [0.50] | Perspectives: Structure & Space in Western Art |
| ARTH*3150 | [0.50] | Space: Roman Art and Urbanism |
| ARTH*3200 | [0.50] | Colour: Practice & Meanings in Western Art |
| ARTH*3310 | [0.50] | Image: Pictures & Their Power |
| ARTH*3320 | [0.50] | Lives: Aspects of Western Art |
| ARTH*3330 | [0.50] | Display: Visual Culture in Western Europe |
| ARTH*3340 | [0.50] | The Art Object & Material Culture |
| ARTH*3520 | [0.50] | Idea: Art Since 1950 |
| ARTH*4330 | [1.00] | Topics in Art & Visual Culture III |
| ARTH*4340 | [1.00] | Topics in Art & Visual Culture IV |
Arts of the Americas
| ARTH*2050 | [0.50] | Modern Latin American Art |
| ARTH*2060 | [0.50] | Aboriginal Arts in the Americas |
| ARTH*2070 | [0.50] | Art of the USA |
| ARTH*2490 | [0.50] | History of Canadian Art |
| ARTH*3010 | [0.50] | Contemporary Canadian Art |
| ARTH*3050 | [0.50] | Pre-Columbian Art |
| ARTH*3060 | [0.50] | Public Art |
| ARTH*4310 | [1.00] | Topics in Art & Visual Culture I |
| ARTH*4320 | [1.00] | Topics in Art & Visual Culture II |
Art Theory, Critical Methodology and Museology
| ARTH*2120 | [0.50] | Introduction to Museology |
| ARTH*2480 | [0.50] | Introduction to Art Theory and Criticism |
| ARTH*3210 | [0.50] | Critical Issues in Art History |
| ARTH*3220 | [0.50] | Nationalism & Identity in Art |
| ARTH*3780 | [0.50] | Gender and Art |
| ARTH*4350 | [1.00] | Topics in Art & Visual Culture V |
| ARTH*4620 | [0.50] | Museum Studies |
Note: Details of advanced standing for transfer students from the Ontario College of Art can be found in the section on Admission Information.