Art History

Imaginative, Visual, Historical, Evolving

Art history is a discipline that deepens the understanding of humanity's diverse visual experiences and examines the political, sociological and cultural contexts that shape the creation of art. Rooted in critical inquiry, interdisciplinary perspectives and close visual analysis, it engages a wide range of cultures, time periods, and media. Through the study of visual traditions across the globe, art history opens a broad and sophisticated window into how images, objects and built environments reflect and influence human experience. This discipline fosters analytical thinking, cultural awareness and interpretive skills that illuminate the complex relationships between art, history and society.

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Our Programs in Art History

If you're interested in the art history discipline the Department of Visual Arts currently has two programs to choose from. For those wanting to make art history their main degree, we offer a B.A. in Visual Arts - Art History Track. For students who want to explore art history but don't want to make it their main degree, we offer a minor in art history. Check them out and start your journey with us today!

 

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Art History Statistics

 

3,544
In 2023, 3,544 art history degrees were awarded.
3.61%
The art history workforce has been growing at a rate of 3.61%.
28%
28% of U.S. adults reported having visited a museum in the past year.
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Scholarships & Awards

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Find Support

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Have Further Questions?

If you have further questions, please contact visualarts@uwyo.edu or call (307) 766-3269.

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Check Out Our Other Disciplines

From metalsmithing to painting and graphic design to visual communication, the Department of Visual Arts covers a multitude of visual art disciplines for our students to study.

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