Study the world past and present through the lens of art and architecture.
What is Art History?
At UNO, students study the relationships between cultures and their artistic traditions, learn about artists and their creative processes, and obtain the methods to analyze and interpret art from around the world.
Concentrations in Art History
There are two focus areas in the Art History major: pick the one that is right for your future.
Arts Management
Provides students with the public relations, marketing, and collections management skills for employment in galleries, museums, and non-profit arts organizations.
Academic Art History
Ideal for students who plan on pursuing an advanced degree. Students take additional language and history requirements and upper-level courses.
Hands-On Learning
UNO art history students present at national conferences, intern at local, national, and international art institutions, participate in archaeological excavations, organize art exhibitions, and study abroad in London and Italy.
Post-Graduation Success
Our art history students attend graduate school in Art History, Studio Art, History, Museum Studies, and Archeology at institutions like:
- Temple University
- University of Iowa
- Syracuse University
- University of Oklahoma
- University of Denver
- University College (Dublin)
- Newcastle University
- University College (London)
- Trinity College Dublin
UNO Art History graduates also find positions in museums and galleries, both locally and nationally, including:
- Joslyn Art Museum
- Gallery 1516
- KANEKO
- The Ree + Jun Kaneko Foundation
- Bemis Center for Contemporary Art
- Arnot Art Museum (NY)
- Michener Art Museum (PA)
- World Chess Hall of Fame (MO)
Graduates of our Art History program also teach university courses and serve as faculty in establishments including UNO, the University of Iowa, Jacksonville State University (AL), and St. Louis Community College (MO).
Beyond Art History
The critical thinking, communication, and research and writing skills that you gain in your art history courses will make you successful in business, law, and many other fields.
Bachelor of Arts in Art History Requirements
In addition to the University General Education requirements, Art History majors take a range of concentration-specific courses.
The Art History core consists of survey and foundational studio courses and art history courses that provide students with research skills and an understanding of methodological approaches.
View Course Information and Requirements in the Catalog