BA in Art History in Tulsa United States | University of Tulsa

The School of Art provides intensive education in Art, Design, Art History, and Arts Management. Studying the arts enables learners to examine creative works through diverse lenses while grounding their practice in modern artistic and historical dialogues. Cutting-edge resources and dedicated faculty empower students to refine and bring their ideas to life. We host prominent regional and national artists and scholars who mentor students in evaluating, discussing, and refining their projects. By collaborating with nearby museums and galleries, students design promotional materials, showcase their work in exhibitions, and gain valuable internship experiences.

Art School students engage in an energetic, cooperative curriculum centered on investigating, producing, and interpreting art across various disciplines. Specializations include art history, digital media, graphic design, painting, photography, and printmaking, with opportunities to experiment across different artistic mediums. The interdisciplinary Arts Management program operates within the School of Art. Intimate class settings promote strong bonds between students and instructors, transforming collective visions into tangible artworks.
Program Objectives
Graduates of the art history undergraduate program will:
Exhibit understanding of significant artworks and creators within their cultural-historical framework, applying this knowledge to art historical inquiries (e.g., determining what gives an artwork significance or scholarly value).
a. Recognize pivotal artworks and architectural pieces from distinct historical periods.
b. Examine artistic creations by assessing their subject matter, technique, structure, and craftsmanship.
c. Evaluate artworks or artistic traditions considering cultural values, historical circumstances, or theoretical perspectives (e.g., spiritual influences, identity politics, artist societal roles, art patronage systems, gender theories).
d. Recognize influential scholars and their contributions while distinguishing various methodological approaches in art history (e.g., stylistic examination, symbolic interpretation, socio-historical analysis, feminist critiques).
Develop proficient research capabilities, analytical evaluation of materials, critical reasoning, and effective communication skills.
a. Collect information and differentiate between relevant and trivial data during investigation.
b. Resolve contradictory evidence and differing viewpoints.
c. Formulate reasoned conclusions from research materials and present them in a structured, properly cited format.
d. Compose clear, discipline-appropriate written work.
e. Deliver research findings publicly using well-selected and timed visual aids.