History of Art and Architecture
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The concentration in History of Art and Architecture introduces students to the history of art, architecture, and visual culture.
Degree Type
A.B.
department
Department of the History of Art and Architecture
CIP Code
50.0703ℹ
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History of Art and Architecture
The concentration in History of Art and Architecture introduces students to the history of art, architecture, and visual culture.
The concentration in History of Art and Architecture (HIAA) introduces students to the history of art, architecture, and material culture. Students in HIAA explore a wide range of artistic traditions from around the world, and develop the skills necessary to analyze artworks, artifacts, and the built environment dating from the paleolithic to the contemporary. Concentrators are encouraged to develop familiarity with the distinctive periods, regions, sub-fields, and theoretical approaches that collectively inform the discipline, while at the same time developing an individualized program. Concentrators will receive essential training in perceptual, historical, and critical analysis.
Student Goals
Students in this concentration will:
- Explore the historical development of the artistic traditions of different periods and geographic regions
- Develop an awareness of the history and theories of architecture and urban development
- Understand how objects were made, viewed, and collected
- Learn to think critically about the historical processes whereby some objects have come to be recognized as “art”
- Become conversant in perceptual, historical, and critical analysis
- Engage in independent research
Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)
Student Leaders: Cara Ianuale, Sofia Gonzalez, Julia Barrozo do Amaral
Graduating Class
| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 2 |
| 2022 | 24 | 4 |
| 2023 | 18 | 7 |
| 2024 | 21 | 9 |
| 2025 | 23 | 7 |
HIAA alumni have earned graduate degrees in law, engineering, business, architecture, the history of art, and education. They work as curators, artists, designers, investment bankers, educators, and small business owners in the U.S. and throughout the world.
What are History of Art and Architecture concentrators doing…
The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.