Why study Art History (Minor Only) at BVU
Explore art across cultures and time periods while discovering how it reflects history, society, and the people who shaped them. Build skills in visual analysis, research, critical thinking, and writing that complement a wide range of majors.
Explore Art Across Time
Study art from ancient cultures through the modern era and discover how creative expression reflects the world around it.
Understand Culture Through Art
Explore how history, culture, and society influence art and how art can shape the way we understand the past.
Build Valuable Skills
Strengthen your visual analysis, research, writing, and critical-thinking skills through the study and interpretation of art.
Complement Your Major
Add a new perspective to majors in art, design, history, communication, education, and other fields while expanding your academic interests.
Learn by doing, from day one
Go beyond studying art in a textbook. Put what you learn into practice through visual analysis, research, writing, discussion, and independent study.
Examine works of art closely and build skills in visual analysis, interpretation, and critical thinking.
Explore how art reflects the historical, cultural, and social forces that shaped its creation.
Dive deeper into topics that interest you through research, writing, and opportunities for directed study.
Where this degree can take you
Build a career of influence.
Stability, influence, and professional growth start here.