Art History, which is devoted to the study of the visual arts, is one of the broadest of the humanistic disciplines. 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.

The introductory level courses aim at developing in students a lifelong understanding and appreciation of works of art. The rest of the curriculum is geared to preparing majors either for graduate study leading to careers in university teaching and museums, or for positions in the art world, in galleries, publishing, criticism, the visual media, art consultation, conservation, and the like. These courses also provide opportunities for correlated learning to students in other fields.

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 in its course of study.

Director of Visual Arts Concentration
Joan Snitzer jsnitzer@barnard.edu

Department Administrator
Elisabeth Sher esher@barnard.edu

Barnard College
Department of Art History
301 Barnard Hall
3009 Broadway
New York, New York 10027
phone: 212-854-2118
fax: 212-854-8442
general email: esher@barnard.edu
Office Hours: M-F 9-5pm

Art History News and Events

THE ART HISTORY DEPARTMENT PROGRAM PLANNING MEETING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5TH at 10am IN THE VISUAL ARTS STUDIO, 305 BARNARD HALL. BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED.

Note Spring 2009 programs are due on November 24th.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

STARTING WITH THIS SPRING 2009 REGISTRATION PERIOD, THE BARNARD ART HISTORY DEPARTMENT WILL BE IMPLEMENTING A SEMINAR APPLICATION PROCESS VERY SIMILAR TO THE ONE USED IN THE CU ART HISTORY DEPARTMENT.

All seminar rosters will be decided by the professor ahead of time. The Barnard Art History seminar applications will be due Monday, December 1st at 5:00PM in Art History office, 301 Barnard Hall.