BA in History of Art in Baltimore United States | Johns Hopkins University

Our Art History program focuses on exploring art through its historical, social, cultural, and philosophical dimensions, while also developing skills in critically analyzing artistic and architectural styles. Students gain hands-on experience through museum internships and research opportunities at Hopkins' institutions like the Archaeological Museum, Homewood Museum, and Evergreen Museum, collaborating with professionals at Baltimore's premier galleries including the Baltimore Museum of Art and Walters Art Museum.
Johns Hopkins' approach to art history education combines rigorous contextual study with immersive training in visual analysis through observation, writing, and debate. The department serves both students seeking a broad liberal arts foundation and those pursuing specialized paths in museums, cultural institutions, archival work, or publishing. The program develops transferable skills valuable across professions - from medicine to engineering - by cultivating careful observation, analytical thinking, and clear communication about visual materials. Every undergraduate major and minor receives personalized faculty guidance to design a tailored curriculum meeting degree requirements.