BA in Art History in Fairfax United States | George Mason University

Pursuing an art history degree at Mason means exploring artistic creations to uncover their origins, purposes, and creators. You'll examine art both as individual creative expression and as historical documentation, analyzing not just visual appeal but also how art interacts with - and is shaped by - cultural, technological, and economic forces.

Pursuing an art history degree at Mason means exploring artistic creations to uncover their origins, purposes, and creators. You'll examine art both as individual creative expression and as historical documentation, analyzing not just visual appeal but also how art interacts with - and is shaped by - cultural, technological, and economic forces.



Our faculty's specialized knowledge spans numerous global regions including the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Mediterranean, South and Southeast Asia, China, and the Islamic world, covering all historical eras. With adaptable program requirements, you'll benefit from personalized guidance to tailor your art history education to your specific interests.

One of the strongest advantages of studying art history at George Mason is our proximity - just 20 miles - to the renowned collections of the National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian Institutions. Our passionate educators are excited to connect you with the cultural wealth of the Washington, DC area, facilitating internships at prestigious venues like the Freer and Sackler Galleries, the Phillips Collection, the Library of Congress, National Archives, as well as community arts initiatives and commercial art spaces. Enhance your studies through international programs in cities like Florence, Rome, and London.