Because the department emphasizes the historical, cultural, and social context of art, art history is an excellent program for undergraduates interested in a humanistic education as well as for those preparing for a career in the field. A departmental adviser assigned to each undergraduate major helps plan individual courses of study. Undergraduates are encouraged to participate fully in all departmental activities.

Requirements for the B.A. Degree

The undergraduate will learn about European art and the methodology of art history. Students begin their work with the introductory survey, 010.101-102 Introduction to the History of European Art, and then deepen their knowledge by taking seven advanced courses: two in Medieval, two in Renaissance/Baroque, two in Modern, and the seventh either in one of those fields or in Ancient, Asian, or African Art. A secondary field consisting of three courses outside art history is developed with the undergraduate adviser. Students must acquire an intermediate-level knowledge of French, German, or Italian and must demonstrate this proficiency either by the successful completion of two intermediate-level courses or, on special request, by departmental examination.

Minor in the History of Art

Students majoring in another department may minor in art history by completing the introductory survey and two courses in each of the following periods: Medieval, Renaissance/Baroque, and Modern.

A listing of courses offered through the Department of the History of Art appears below. For additional information on academics at Johns Hopkins University, including information on departments and programs of study, calendars, and admissions information, visit the Undergraduate Admissions page of JHUniverse.

Undergraduate Courses

For a complete listing of undergraduate courses in the History of Art, see the JHU On-line Catalog .

For a listing of the current semester course offerings see the schedule of classes.