Minor in Art History
Overview
The art history minor develops your appreciation for the study of art and art-making, expanding your fluency in the language of the arts. Both art and non-art majors will appreciate the art history minor for its depth of study in the history and development of art movements and works — from ancient to contemporary art, Western art and global art, design and photography. Because art communicates, this minor will teach you how to recognize and critique messages communicated by popular culture.
What Will I Study?
You will receive teaching and instruction from a variety of art professors with expertise in these areas. With greater exposure to non-Western art and visits to Southern California’s impressive array of museums and cultural sites, you will further shape your intercultural thinking and global awareness. All courses are biblically integrated to develop a critical, Christian perspective in your approach to art. This minor will also provide a solid foundation for students interested in graduate studies in art history or curatorial studies, as well as entry-level administration or curatorial positions at art galleries and museums. The art department's new home inside the renovated Bardwell Hall will serve an ideal place to create, ideate, congregate and find inspiration.
Courses
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, visit Biola's academic catalog.
Mission
The Department of Art is a vibrant community of artists and scholars who integrate faith and creative practice. Through an innovative and rigorous curriculum, we cultivate a student’s ability to create and critically evaluate complex works of art in a mentoring environment. We foster curiosity through established and experimental mediums, methods, and theoretical perspectives.
Minor Requirements
An Art History Minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| ARTS 116 | History of Western Art I: Prehistoric Through Renaissance | 3 |
| ARTS 126 | History of Western Art II: Baroque Through Modernism | 3 |
| Select 12 credits of elective courses from the following: | 12 | |
| Modernity: Realism to Surrealism | ||
| Contemporary Art Trends | ||
| Historical Development of Design | ||
| Seminar in Art History | ||
| Gallery Practices | ||
| History and Criticism of Photography | ||
| Global Art Paradigms | ||
| Art Theory and Criticism | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |