Art History, Minor
Saint Louis University's minor in art history provides a general introduction to Western art history that complements a range of majors. The art history minor requires 18 hours of coursework, with nine hours from 3000- and 4000-level courses.
The art history minor is available on both the St. Louis and Madrid, Spain, campus.
A total of 18 credits are required, nine of which must be at 3000-level or 4000-level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Approaching the Arts | ||
| History of Western Art | ||
| Art & Film | ||
| Masterpieces in Art | ||
| Global Masterpieces in Art | ||
| Studio Art 2000 level or Art History 3000/4000 level course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Drawing I | ||
| Design | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Printmaking I | ||
| Ceramics I | ||
| Computer Art I | ||
| Photography I | ||
| Drawing II | ||
ARTH 3xxx | 3000-level Art History course | |
ARTH 4xxx | 4000-level Art History course | |
| Elective Credits | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Art produced BEFORE 1800 | ||
| History of Architecture | ||
| Life & Times of Michelangelo | ||
| Global Masterpieces in Art | ||
| Art of Jerusalem and Three Faiths: Past and Present | ||
| Art and the Body | ||
| Survey of Art in Africa since Prehistory | ||
| Islamic Art and Society | ||
| Saints in Art | ||
| History of Spanish Art | ||
| Art in Rome | ||
| Ancient Art Survey | ||
| Art of the African Diaspora | ||
| Excavating Culture of 3 Faiths | ||
| The Legacy of the Classics | ||
| The Art of Cathedrals and Kings | ||
| Early Renaissance Art in Italy | ||
| High Renaissance Art in Italy | ||
| The Art of Nobles and Merchants in the Northern Renaissance | ||
| Baroque & Rococo Art Survey | ||
| Christian Iconography | ||
| Islamic Art and Society: Advanced Studies | ||
| Advanced Art of Pilgrimage and Crusades | ||
| Art of Cathedrals and Kings: Advanced | ||
| Early Renaissance Art in Italy-Advanced Studies | ||
| High Renaissance Art in Italy: Advanced Studies | ||
| The Art of Nobles & Merchants in the Northern Renaissance: Advanced Study | ||
| Golden Age of Spanish Art | ||
| Special Topics: General | ||
| Art produced AFTER 1800 | ||
| History of Architecture | ||
| Sculpture in Saint Louis | ||
| Controversy in Art | ||
| Survey of Art in Africa since Prehistory | ||
| History of Spanish Art | ||
| Art and History of Madrid | ||
| Introduction to African-American Art | ||
| Art of the African Diaspora | ||
| American Art: Colonial to WW II | ||
| American Art: WWII to the Present | ||
| Nineteenth Century Art | ||
| Modern Art Survey | ||
| Contemporary Art Since 1980 | ||
| Women in Art | ||
| American Art: Colonial to WWII: Advanced Studies | ||
| American Art World War II to the Present: Advanced Studies | ||
| American Art Between The World Wars | ||
| Nineteenth Century Art Survey | ||
| Art and Politics: From Goya to the Cold War | ||
| Twentieth Century Art | ||
| History of Photography | ||
| Contemporary Art | ||
| Modern Art in Latin America | ||
| Religious Dimension in Mod Art | ||
| Research Course or Any 3000/4000 Level Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Contemporary Art | ||
| Modern Art in Latin America | ||
| Religious Dimension in Mod Art | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Internship | ||
| Special Topics: General | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Continuation Standards
A student must maintain a C average in minor courses.