ART HISTORY

The Art History curriculum at ISU serves studio art majors. An Art History minor is available, and many students elect to take Art History to fulfill general education requirements. Survey courses offer a broad global overview of visual art and architecture from prehistory to the present. Upper level courses focus on modern and contemporary art and theory.

Art History is a very interdisciplinary field. Students will become familiar with social, political, and religious contexts as they learn to question the Eurocentric canon of Art History iteslf. Critical thinking is emphasized over rote memorization of dates. Advanced students develop unique research projects, engage with critical theory, learn about art criticism, the art market, and expand their knowledge of professional practice. Some students have gone on to present their research at national and international conferences.