The art history minor at Saint Louis University provides a broad-based experience of the history of art that takes advantage of a faculty with wide-ranging research interests that span the globe. The minor is offered at both the St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain, campuses.
Students enrolled in SLU's art history minor will gain skills in critical thinking and the analysis of visual culture, both past and present. Study of the history of art pairs exceptionally well with a multitude of degree programs offered at SLU, including theology, philosophy, Catholic studies, women’s and gender studies, American studies, English, history, business and programs in the health sciences.
The minor consists of 18 credits, three of which are at the introductory level, a minimum of nine of which must be advanced (at the 3000 level or higher). Minors may choose their electives from the broad spectrum of courses offered by the program. There are no prerequisites on upper-level art history courses, though it is advisable to consider beginning with an introductory course.
Art history minors also have the option of applying three studio art credits toward the degree for a more hands-on experience of the creative process. Those who prefer more advanced research opportunities may opt for an upper-level (3000 or above) art history course instead of the studio art course.
A total of 18 credits are required, nine of which must be at 3000-level or 4000-level.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 3 |
| Approaching the Arts | |
| History of Western Art | |
| Art & Film | |
| Masterpieces in Art | |
| Global Masterpieces in Art | |
| 3 |
| Drawing I | |
| Design | |
| Painting I | |
| Printmaking I | |
| Ceramics I | |
| Computer Art I | |
| Photography I | |
| Drawing II | |
| | |
| | |
| 9 |
| History of Architecture | |
| Life & Times of Michelangelo | |
| Global Masterpieces in Art | |
| Art of Jerusalem and Three Faiths: Past and Present | |
| Art and the Body | |
| Art in Africa
Art in Africa
Art in Africa | |
| 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 | |
| Art of Cathedrals and Kings | |
| Early Renaissance Art in Italy | |
| High Renaissance Art in Italy | |
| Art of Nobles and Merchants in the Northern Renaissance | |
| Christian Iconography | |
| Islamic Art and Society: Advanced | |
| Art of Pilgrimage and Crusades: Advanced Studies | |
| Art of Cathedrals and Kings: Advanced | |
| Early Renaissance Art in Italy: Advanced | |
| High Renaissance Art Italy: Advanced | |
| Art North Renaissance: Adv
Art of Nobles & Merchants in the Northern Renaissance: Advanced | |
| Golden Age of Spanish Art | |
| Special Topics: General | |
| History of Architecture | |
| Sculpture in Saint Louis | |
| Controversy in Art | |
| Art in Africa
Art in Africa
Art in Africa | |
| History of Spanish Art | |
| Art and History of Madrid | |
| African American Art
African American Art
African American Art
African American Art | |
| Art of the African Diaspora | |
| American Art: Colonial to WW II | |
| American Art: WWII to the Present | |
| Nineteenth-Century Art
Nineteenth-Century Art | |
| Modern Art | |
| Women in Art | |
| American Art: Colonial to WWII: Advanced Studies | |
| American Art: WWII to the Present: Advanced | |
| Nineteenth-Century Art: Advanced | |
| Art and Politics: From Goya to the Cold War | |
| Twentieth-Century Art | |
| History of Photography | |
| Modern Art in Latin America | |
| 3 |
| Modern Art in Latin America | |
| Research Methods | |
| Internship | |
| Special Topics: General | |
Total Credits | 18 |
Continuation Standards
A student must maintain a C average in minor courses.
Students can complete all or part of the art history minor at SLU’s campus in Madrid.
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