BA in History of Art in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania

The Art History Major aims to enhance students' understanding of artistic creation and traditions throughout human civilization while expanding their grasp of the field's analytical and interpretive approaches. Learners cultivate abilities to critically examine artworks, refine their comprehension of the social, cultural, and individual meanings embedded in artistic creations, and investigate connections between art history and other academic fields. The program especially promotes a global perspective on artistic creation, urging students to examine both connections and contrasts between diverse visual traditions. Regular meetings with the undergraduate advisor each semester are highly recommended to review academic progress. Students are also motivated to develop proficiency in French, German, or other languages pertinent to their research focus. In their final year, majors have the opportunity to conduct independent research through an honors thesis and are welcome to actively engage in the department's colloquium series.