Art History - Montclair State University

Art History from Montclair State University is a Campus Bachelor Art History degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Art History, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) concentration within the Fine Arts major, exposes students to the multiplicity of methods and techniques of research, interpretation and writing about art , artists and cultures. Students learn how to prepare scholarly research papers and catalog entries, make oral presentations as well as write essays and articles for the general public, often incorporating slides, powerpoint and other technology. Survey and topic courses in Art History, many available for non-majors as well as majors, provide introductory and in-depth study of the field. What is Art History? Spanning 35,000 years from as early as the Stone Age through to modern time humans have made images to express themselves. The history of art is as vast as it is deep. Art historians study not only painting, sculpture, architecture and the graphic arts (traditional forms of art), but also virtually all things made or decorated by man, including folk, religious, and ceremonial objects. It is therefore not surprising that art historians draw from almost any field of study, including philosophy, religion, literature, archeology, engineering and history to name a few. What is an Art Historian? What do they Research? Art historians are individuals passionate in their search for answers. They love art , architecture and essentially all that is visual. They enjoy writing about what they see and piecing puzzles together. They enjoy studying cultures and learning languages. They are at home in libraries and with archives. Art Historians investigate many questions related to the works they study. Who made the work? From what culture and during which time period was it made? What inspired the work and how did it inspire others? Beyond inherent aesthetic characteristics, art historians explore how artifacts are used in religious, ritual and ceremonial contexts; criteria for beauty within cultures; and the impact art has on the experience of individuals, popular culture, economics and science. Career Opportunities Art History graduates from Montclair State pursue many paths as professionals, including: Museum Curator (most positions require a Master\\\'s Degree or Ph.D.) Museum Manager (many positions require a Master\\\'s Degree or Ph.D.) University Professor (requires a Ph.D.) Gallery Director or Assistant Art Critic Editor (books, newspapers and magazines) Art Registrar Art Appraiser Careers in Art and Antiques Auction Houses Careers in Corporate and Private Collections Art Law (requires additional degree in law) Any career which requires research skills and/or knowledge of foreign languages. View more details on Montclair State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Art History courses.