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Art
History
The
art history program offers a comprehensive, chronological and geographical
exploration of the arts and architecture of the western and non-western
worlds. Courses include an emphasis upon the critical evaluation and analysis
of works of art, and exploration of the cultural, social, political, and
religious contexts behind the arts, and an examination of the broader
relationships between different arts and cultures.
Required
Courses for the Art History Major
Transferable
Skills
From the University
of North Carolina at Wilmington Careers webpage
Attention
to detail
Self discipline
Interpretive skills
Appreciation of aesthetics
Patience
Organization skills
Interpersonal skills
Research skills |
Creativity
Time management
Critical analysis
Open minded
Adaptability
Communication skills
Presentation/public speaking |
Career
Opportunities
From
the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Careers webpage
Antiquarian
book trade
Art gallery
Art librarian
Estate appraiser
Museum curator
Art adviser
Art law
Art foundry technician |
Antiques
dealer
Art investment
Arts organization consultant
Freelance collection manager
Art preservationist
Art administrator
Curatorial consultant
Visual resource curator
|
Independent
producer
Architectural conservation
Artist representative
Corporate curator
Freelance writer
Teaching
Art publications |
Graduate
and Professional Schools
University
of St. Thomas Master of Arts in Art History
On
Campus Sources for More Information
Internet
Sources for More Information on Art History Careers
The
Art History Network
Thoughts
on an Art History Major from Current and Past Students
| Joanna
Reiling Lindell
Class
of 2001 |
When
I declared my minor in Art History I never dreamed I would become
the Assistant Curator of an extraordinary corporate art collection.
My minors in Art History and Theology, along with my major in English,
allowed me to
explore and write about topics that I simply loved. Upon graduation,
with the help of an art history professor, I was able to search for
and land a dream job in the arts which combined all three of my fields
of study. Now I study, write about, and care for tangible pieces of
art history. Works of
religious art that range from 50-500 years old pass through my hands
while my mind races with the knowledge I gained in UST's Art History
program. This fall I will begin my graduate studies at UST in the
Art History department while I continue to work in the Thrivent Financial
Collection of Religious Art, both of which are possible because of
my minor in Art History from UST. |
Kelly
Teske Denzer
Class
of 1996 |
I
chose Art History because it combines my interest in both the visual
arts and world history. My research examines all aspects of
life including the social, economic, and artistic environment of a
period in time. |
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