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Mission Statement
Art History, which is devoted to the study of all the visual arts, is one of the broadest fields in the humanities. It is concerned not only with the nature of works of art -- their form, style, and content, but also with the social, political, and cultural circumstances that shape them.

Introductory level courses encourage a basic and lifelong understanding and appreciation of works of art. The rest of the curriculum offers a more advanced and specialized knowledge of art, which can lead to many kinds of careers, including teaching, museum administration and curating, business positions in galleries or auction houses, publishing, criticism, collection advising, and conservation, as well as creative careers in any medium. Students in many fields may also find that art history is relevant to their studies.

The department, fortunate in being located in New York City, one of the world's great art centers, takes full advantage of the rich resources of the city's museums and galleries.

     Department News

PLEASE NOTE FALL 2010
BARNARD SEMINAR COURSE APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 12

*note the following BC AH courses require a seminar application*
 
BC3940 Utopia Aspirations in the Digital Era - Prof. N. Frangouli
BC3949 Art of Witness - Professor Rosalyn Deutsche
BC3950 Photo & Video in Asia - Professor Christopher Phillips
BC3968 Art Criticism - Professor John Miller
BC3985 Intro to Connoisseurship - Prof. Maryan Ainsworth

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UPCOMING EVENT



Fall 2010 Program Planning Lunch
  
Monday 3/29 @ Noon
McCagg Gallery
400 Diana Center

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Art History and Visual Arts Majors, Art History Minors and prospectives are strongly encouraged to attend this very important meeting. Please spread the word to students who may be interested.

At the meeting the department will distribute copies of our Fall 2010 Barnard Art History Department course listings and requirements booklet. Faculty will be on-hand to give presentations about next fall’s courses, talk about the Art History and Visual Arts concentration major and minor requirements, limited enrollment guidelines and answer all your questions. After the meeting there will be a tour of the visual arts studios and time to chat with the art history faculty informally over a delicious lunch.

If for some reason you are unable to attend the planning meeting, please stop by the Art History office in 500 Diana and pick up a copy of our art history department course and requirements booklet distributed during the meeting. You can also download a copy of the booklet from our website at www.barnard.edu/arthist.

Questions? Contact us at esher@barnard.edu * 854-2118 * www.barnard.edu/arthist