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They exemplify the two types of architectural studies courses offered by the Department of Art History. Architectural history and theory courses teach students to interpret how buildings are designed, used, and adapted over time and to make sense of their social, political, and cultural dimensions.
- Art History
Faculty and students pursue research spanning five...
- Art History
Learn how to interpret and analyze art in Columbia College Chicago’s Art History bachelor’s degree program. Our unique approach to art history and theory focuses on diverse and socially engaged fields of study.
You will develop visual literacy by critically thinking about how art and architecture affect individuals and societies. As an art history major, you’ll enhance your persuasive writing, research and oral communication skills and take advantage of Chicago’s extensive cultural resources.
Faculty and students pursue research spanning five continents, as historical strengths in Asian, European, and North American art have expanded to include Latin American and Islamic art, as well as the relations between these and other geographical areas traditionally treated in isolation.
Program of Study. The study of art history encompasses the visual art, architecture, and material culture of a wide range of regions and historical periods. Art history courses develop students' skills in visual analysis, interpretation of images and texts, use of historical sources, and engagement with scholarly debates.
Program Requirements. All art history majors are encouraged to take one course in art history at the 10000-level to fulfill their general education requirement in the arts. Students can count an additional two courses at the 10000-level for the major.
The minor in Architectural Studies examines the form and history of humans’ built environment in diverse cultures, places, and times. It relies on a foundation of coursework in Art History complemented by up to three courses on architectural or urban topics from any other department.
