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Art History, Minor

Taking advantage of faculty with wide-ranging research interests that span the globe, ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø's art history minor provides a broad-based perspective on the history of art. 

Students enrolled in SLU’s art history minor gain skills in critical thinking and the analysis of visual culture, both past and present. Study of the history of art pairs exceptionally well with many degree programs offered at SLU, including theology, philosophy, Catholic studies, women’s and gender studies, American studies, English, history, business, and programs in the health sciences.

The minor consists of 18 credits, three of which are at the introductory level and a minimum of nine that must be advanced (at the 3000 level or higher). Art history minors at SLU may choose their electives from the broad range of courses the program offers. There are no prerequisites on upper-level art history courses, though it is advisable to consider beginning with an introductory course.

Art history minors at SLU also can apply three studio art credits toward the degree for a more hands-on experience of the creative process. Those who prefer more advanced research opportunities may opt for an upper-level (3000 or above) art history course instead of a studio art course.

A total of 18 credits are required, nine of which must be at 3000-level or 4000-level.

Introductory Course
Select one of the following:3
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1010
Art and its Histories
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1080
Masterpieces in Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1090
Global Masterpieces in Art
Studio Art 2000 Level or Art History Course
Select one of the following:3
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2000
Drawing I
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2100
Design
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2200
Painting I
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2300
Printmaking I
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2400
Ceramics I
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2500
Computer Art I
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2600
Analog Photography
Elective Credits
Select the remaining twelve credits from the following:
Art Produced Before 18006
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1020
History of Architecture
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1090
Global Masterpieces in Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1500
Life & Times of Michelangelo
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2070
Art and the Body
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2100
Art of Jerusalem and Three Faiths: Past and Present
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2120
Art in Africa
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2140
Islamic Art and Society
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2150
Saints in Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2180
History of Spanish Art *
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2200
Art in Rome
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2300
Ancient Art Survey
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2320
Art of the African Diaspora
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2350
Excavating Culture of 3 Faiths
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2410
Art of Cathedrals and Kings
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2420
Christian Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2450
Art of Pilgrimage and Crusades
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2500
Early Renaissance Art in Italy
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2510
High Renaissance Art in Italy
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2520
Art of Nobles and Merchants in the Northern Renaissance
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3010
Women in Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3020
Christian Art: Advanced
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3140
Islamic Art and Society: Advanced
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3350
Excavating Culture of Three Faiths: Advanced Studies
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3410
Art of Cathedrals and Kings: Advanced
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3450
Art of Pilgrimage and Crusades: Advanced Studies
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3500
Early Renaissance Art in Italy: Advanced
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3510
High Renaissance Art Italy: Advanced
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3520
Art North Renaissance: Adv Art of Nobles & Merchants in the Northern Renaissance: Advanced
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3630
Golden Age of Spanish Art *
Art Produced After 18006
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1020
History of Architecture
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1070
American Masterpieces in Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1090
Global Masterpieces in Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1700
The History of Animation
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2020
Sculpture in Saint Louis
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2050
Controversy in Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2070
Art and the Body
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2120
Art in Africa
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2180
History of Spanish Art *
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2190
Art and History of Madrid *
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2220
African American Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2320
Art of the African Diaspora
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2800
Modern Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2700
American Art: Colonial to WW II
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2710
American Art: WWII to the Present
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2750
Nineteenth-Century Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2800
Modern Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3010
Women in Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3700
American Art: Colonial to WWII: Advanced Studies
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3710
American Art: WWII to the Present: Advanced
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3720
Modern Art in Spain and France *
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3750
Nineteenth-Century Art: Advanced
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3770
Art and Politics: From Goya to the Cold War *
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3800
Twentieth-Century Art
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3880
History of Photography
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3910
Internship
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý4810
Modern Art in Latin America
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý4910
Internship
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý4900
Research Methods
Total Credits18
*

Denotes courses taught at the Madrid campus

Continuation Standards

A student must maintain a C average in minor courses.

Students can complete all or part of the art history minor at SLU’s campus in Madrid.

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