ART & Architecture
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Academic Programs / Art & Architecture
Art History Department
Dr. Gerald Silk, Chairperson of Art History
gsilk@temple.edu
Dr. Jonathan Kline, Undergraduate Advisor
jdkline@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. A minimum of 45 semester hours in CLA upper-level courses must be completed. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required at graduation.
In addition to the required major courses, students must complete a set of university requirements: General Education (GenEd) or Core Curriculum.
New freshman students starting in the 2008-2009 academic year are required to complete the GenEd curriculum. In addition to the GenEd World Society requirement, B.A. candidates are required by their department to successfully complete the second semester of a foreign language.
New transfer students starting in the 2008-2009 academic year are required to complete the Core curriculum. B.A. candidates are required by their department to successfully complete both the International Studies and Foreign Language requirement. See International Studies/Language requirements in the Core Curriculum section of this Bulletin.
Required Major Courses: Introductory
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
| Two of the following four: |
| Art History |
1001 |
Visual Experience |
3 |
AR |
| Art History |
1801 |
Arts of Asia |
3 |
AR |
| Art History |
1155, 1955 |
Art Heritage Western World I |
3 |
AR |
| Art History |
1156, 1956 |
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: 1003, 2111, 2117, 2129, 2135, 2196 |
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| Art History |
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Medieval: 2215, 2216, 2217, 2325 |
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| Art History |
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Renaissance: 2323, 2325, 2329, 3301, 3324 |
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| Art History |
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Baroque: 2329, 2428, 2431, 2432, 2496, 2596 |
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| Art History |
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19th Century: 2535, 2543, 2563, 2704 |
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| Art History |
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20th Century: 2008, 2013, 2642, 2644, 2651, 2701 |
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| Art History |
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Non-Western: 2807, 2815, 2818, 2819, 2868 |
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| Note: Courses listed in more than one field may only count for one field. If a course is a 2100/2200/2300/2990 “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
2001, 2002, 2003, 2011, 2039, 2061, 2141, 2142, 2622, 2658, 2751, 2752, 3082, 3182, 3302, 4082, 4182. (Note: Two courses must be Writing Intensive, one of which is the capstone course Art History 2197.) |
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 1001, 1801, 1155, 1156, 1955, 1956 |
3 |
AR |
| Art History |
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Upper-Level Electives: Select four from 2000 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 |
1155/1955 |
Art Heritage Western World I |
3 |
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| Art History |
1156/1956 |
Art Heritage Western World II |
3 |
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| Art History |
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Upper-Level Electives: Select four from 2000 and above |
16 |
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