ART & Architecture
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Academic Programs / Art & Architecture
Art History Department
Gerald Silk, Department Chair
gerald.silk@temple.edu
Abraham Davidson, Undergraduate Advisor
Ritter Annex, Room 857
215-204-7837
abraham.davidson@temple.edu
arthisto@temple.edu
The Department of Art History offers broad-ranging introductory surveys of art, from prehistoric times to the present, and more closely focused courses, treating limited segments of the vast historic panorama in both western and non-western art. Approximately sixty courses are offered over the span of a four-year period. Students majoring in art history should graduate with a thorough knowledge of the art historical traditions of each major period from ancient through postmodern art.
Students majoring in art history, especially those pursuing the advanced degree, should be qualified to teach at all levels of lower and higher education. They can also obtain jobs as museum curators, gallery directors, corporate art employees, researchers, and work in a variety of capacities for cultural associations.
The Graduate Student Art History Association sponsors lectures and exhibition visits throughout the year.
Bachelor of Arts in Art History Degree Stipulations
A minimum of 123 credits is required for the degree. Students must satisfy all University Core requirements in addition to the required major courses. Art History majors must satisfy both the International Studies and Foreign Language portions of the University Core. A minimum of 45 semester hours in CLA upper-level courses must be completed. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required at graduation.
Required Major Courses: Introductory
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Two of the following four: |
Art History |
C051 |
Visual Experience |
3 |
AR |
Art History |
C052 |
Arts of Asia |
3 |
AR |
Art History |
C055, H095 |
Art Heritage Western World I |
3 |
AR |
Art History |
C056, H096 |
Art Heritage Western World II |
3 |
AR |
Upper-Level Requirements for the Major
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
One course from five of the following seven categories: |
Art History |
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Ancient: 0110, C193, 0217, 0229, W229, 0235 |
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Art History |
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Medieval: 0115, 0116, 0117, 0125 |
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Art History |
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Renaissance: 0121, 0123, 0124, 0125, 0129, 0301 |
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Art History |
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Baroque: 0129, 0130, W130, 0131, W131, 0228 |
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Art History |
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19th Century: 0135, 0143, 0184, 0263 |
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Art History |
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20th Century: 0103, 0108, 0142, 0144, 0150, 0180, 0189 |
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Art History |
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Non-Western: 0168, 0215, 0218, 0219, 0307 |
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Note: Courses listed in more than one field may only count for one field. If a course is a 0194/0300/0306/0308/0328 “topics” class, see the Undergraduate Advisor to find out if the topic will cover a time period/cultural area. |
Art History Major Elective and Studio Requirements
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Art History |
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Three additional Upper-Level Electives drawn from courses listed above and AH 0139, C148, 0151, 0152, 0160, 0195, 0196, 0201, 0202, 0203, 0210, 0222, 0258, 0295, 0296, 0302, 0341, 0342. (Note: One course must be Writing Intensive.) |
12
minimum |
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Art |
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Any Art studio offered by the Temple University Art Department, or appropriate transfer equivalency |
3 |
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Art History Minor
Art History Minor Requirements (for Main Campus Students)
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Art History |
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Introductory Course: Select from AH C051, C052, C055, C056 |
3 |
AR |
Art History |
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Upper-Level Electives: Select four from AH 0100 and above |
16 |
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Art History Minor Requirements (Tyler
School of
Art B.F.A.
Students)
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Art History |
0055 |
Art Heritage Western World I |
4 |
AR |
Art History |
0056 |
Art Heritage Western World II |
4 |
AR |
Art History |
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Upper-Level Electives: Select four from AH 0100 and above |
16 |
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