Art History at USD is a discipline with a history, and students examine the historical and theoretical frames that have shaped its definition over time. Over the course of their college careers, students of art history are equipped to think and write with precision about art, architecture and visual culture.
With four intertwined pathways and a myriad of on and off-campus resources for research and experience, the study of art history provides opportunities for interdisciplinary, multicultural and contemporary inquiry.
Art History pathways
History of Art
History and Theory of Architecture and the City
Museum and Curatorial Practice
Global History of Modern and Contemporary Art and Architecture
Program
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Faculty and Staff
Learn from Art History experts
Through his work as the Director of University Galleries and as an Associate Professor of Art History, Derrick Cartwright, PhD, connects the USD community to the art world. This year, Cartwright is proud to bring artwork by Italian Renaissance artists to campus through the exhibit, Christ: Life, Death, and Resurrection.
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Study Abroad
At Home, Around the Globe
Participation in a study-abroad program is a special opportunity to have a deeply meaningful learning experience that complements the liberal arts education at USD. See the options that USD offers around the world.