Introduction to the histories of art and the practice of art history. You will encounter a range of arts (including painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, prints) and artistic practices from ...

In September, curator and art historian Katy Hessel, known for her popular Instagram account @thegreatwomenartists, published her first book, The Story of Art Without Men, in the U.K. Now, the ...

The study of Art History offers an understanding of humanity’s diverse visual experiences and an exploration of the political, sociological, and cultural context that shapes the creation of art.

A new book highlights 100 artistic curiosities, from the nude “Mona Lisa” to portraits of a dog-headed saint Meilan Solly - Senior Associate Digital Editor, History In the last years of his life, ...

Art history, once a staple in every college humanities curriculum, is now seen as elitist and futile. With Donald Trump back in the White House, the arts are more at risk than ever. For many, the ...

Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, “The Vicomtesse de Vaudreuil” (1785) Oil on panel; 83.2 x 64.8 cm (32 3/4 x 25 1/2 in.) Johannes Vermeer had a serious thing for books. As it turns out, so did Edward ...

A review of Art: A New History, by Paul Johnson. The modern sensibility recoils against the “great man” model of history: history as the account of decisive events, shaped by the autonomous actions of ...

Art history majors at Santa Clara University examine the broad range of human visual expression across space and time, developing understandings of the meanings and purposes of visual and material ...

The B.A. in Visual Arts - Art History Track offers students a course of study that will open up a broad and sophisticated window into the history of art. Closely linked to the museum studies minor ...