BA Art History at New York University

Programme overview

Once described by New York Times art critic John Russell as the best undergraduate department of art history in the country, the Art History program at NYU was established to provide a rigorous and wide-ranging education in the many facets of the history and theory of art, a mission that its faculty continues to enthusiastically embrace. Students become familiar with global art from antiquity to the present.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Duration: 128 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The major in Art History comprises nine 4-credit courses (36 credits) completed with a grade of C or better (courses graded Pass/Fail do not count) as follows: one ARTH-UA foundations course; four ARTH-UA lecture courses chosen from the chronological and cultural lists below; two advanced seminars (ARTH-UA 800); and two ARTH-UA electives. Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry; Foundations of Art History; American Art before; French Art From Versailles to the Age of Rococo, c.; American Art before.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to admission to the school/university, not specific to this major: New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.

Duration: 128 credits

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