Art history . . . is a malleable discipline, but understanding developments in art depends on it—or at the very least is ...

Why it mattered: The combination of canvas, oil paint and perspective enabled European artists to “create the most realistic ...

The new Peter Zumthor–designed David Geffen Galleries open to members beginning Sunday.

A new pocket edition of the art history classic was recently released by Phaidon, as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations. The Story of Art. E.H. Gombrich, with a new preface by Leonie Gombrich, ...

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 ...

We’ve all seen famous paintings and iconic buildings - but how often do we actually stop and ask what style they belong ...

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 ...

This guide provides a brief introduction to writing in the field of art history through the lens of threshold concepts. It includes: A statement of threshold concepts in art history “So you’re taking ...

A timeline of the most pivotal moments in the medium’s history.

With an art history degree, you can work in museums, galleries, archives, auction houses, publishing, design, marketing, education, and more. Graduates commonly ...

The minor complements various degree programs like history, global studies, foreign languages, literature, theatre, creative writing and communications. It provides an important foundation for ...