Art History and Criticism, BA
The Art History and Criticism, BA is designed for students to pursue careers as art historians, critics, or curators in museums or galleries. It may also serve as a foundation for graduate study in art history.
Students in the Art History and Criticism, BA will take 10 courses in the arts.
Note: Completion of the Learning-in-Common (LinC) curriculum in liberal arts is also required.
Year 1
Art History and Criticism, BA |
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| Fall | |
| Number | Course Name |
| ART 170 | Drawing 1 |
| ART 113 | Art History Survey: Caves to Cathedrals |
| Spring | |
| Number | Course Name |
| ART 114 | Art History Survey: Renaissance to Abstraction |
| ART 142 | Visual Foundations: Composition, Color and Design |
Year 2
Art History and Criticism, BA |
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| Fall | |
| Number | Course Name |
| ART 180 | Painting 1 |
| Spring | |
| Number | Course Name |
| * Required Art Elective (select from list below) | |
Year 3
Art History and Criticism, BA |
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| Fall | |
| Number | Course Name |
| ART 218 | Art of Renaissance |
| Spring | |
| Number | Course Name |
| ART 229 | WI: Modern Art |
Year 4
Art History and Criticism, BA |
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| Fall | |
| Number | Course Name |
| ART 310 | Art History Methodology: Criticism, Theory and Practice |
| Spring | |
| Number | Course Name |
| * Required Art Elective (select from list below) | |
* BA in Art History and Criticism, Required Art Elective Options (2 Required)
| ART 212 | Artists as Activists (U2) |
| ART 220 | History of Photography |
| ART 222 | African Art (M5) |
| ART 226 | Art of the 19th Century |
| ART 190-199, 29X or 39X | Art History Special Topics Classes |
| ART 286, 381-384 | Independent Study |
| ART 288, 386-388 | Internship |
| ART 400-401 | Honors |
Art History and Criticism, BA Recommendations
Internship at a regional museum or arts organization – past internships have included ArtsQuest, Kemerer Museum, Allentown Art Museum, The Baum School of Art, and other arts organizations
If interested in Museum Studies:
- Cross-register for courses in Museum Studies program at Lehigh
- Take courses in Education, Public Speaking, Business, Journalism
If interested in academics:
- Take courses in Literature and History
If interested in further art courses:
- Take courses listed under programs in Studio Art: Studio Art, Photography/Media Concentration; or Graphic and Interactive Design
If planning graduate school in art history:
- Take foreign language in French, German, or Italian
Other options:
- Cross-register at other LVAIC schools for specialized courses in art history, especially Lafayette (Asian, Indian, Ancient, Byzantine)
- English/Writing courses
- Digital Media courses such as ART 131: Introduction to Graphic Design and ART 268: Digital Photography 1
- Take a Chemistry course for the requirement in natural sciences (art restoration)
- Take relevant history courses along with special interests to meet history requirement or forelectives
- Study abroad