Art History, Minor
Taking advantage of faculty with wide-ranging research interests that span the globe, Saint Louis University's art history minor provides a broad-based perspective on the history of art.
Students enrolled in SLU’s art history minor 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 many 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 and a minimum of nine that must be advanced (at the 3000 level or higher). Art history minors at SLU may choose their electives from the broad range of courses the program offers. There are no prerequisites on upper-level art history courses, though it is advisable to consider beginning with an introductory course.
Art history minors at SLU also can apply 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 a studio art course.
A total of 18 credits are required, nine of which must be at 3000-level or 4000-level.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Introductory Course | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
ARTH 1010 | Art and its Histories | |
ARTH 1080 | Masterpieces in Art | |
ARTH 1090 | Global Masterpieces in Art | |
Studio Art 2000 Level or Art History Course | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
ART 2000 | Drawing I | |
ART 2100 | Design | |
ART 2200 | Painting I | |
ART 2300 | Printmaking I | |
ART 2400 | Ceramics I | |
ART 2500 | Computer Art I | |
ART 2600 | Analog Photography | |
Elective Credits | ||
Select the remaining twelve credits from the following: | ||
Art Produced Before 1800 | 6 | |
ARTH 1020 | History of Architecture | |
ARTH 1090 | Global Masterpieces in Art | |
ARTH 1500 | Life & Times of Michelangelo | |
ARTH 2070 | Art and the Body | |
ARTH 2100 | Art of Jerusalem and Three Faiths: Past and Present | |
ARTH 2120 | Art in Africa | |
ARTH 2140 | Islamic Art and Society | |
ARTH 2150 | Saints in Art | |
ARTH 2180 | History of Spanish Art * | |
ARTH 2200 | Art in Rome | |
ARTH 2300 | Ancient Art Survey | |
ARTH 2320 | Art of the African Diaspora | |
ARTH 2350 | Excavating Culture of 3 Faiths | |
ARTH 2410 | Art of Cathedrals and Kings | |
ARTH 2420 | Christian Art | |
ARTH 2450 | Art of Pilgrimage and Crusades | |
ARTH 2500 | Early Renaissance Art in Italy | |
ARTH 2510 | High Renaissance Art in Italy | |
ARTH 2520 | Art of Nobles and Merchants in the Northern Renaissance | |
ARTH 3010 | Women in Art | |
ARTH 3020 | Christian Art: Advanced | |
ARTH 3140 | Islamic Art and Society: Advanced | |
ARTH 3350 | Excavating Culture of Three Faiths: Advanced Studies | |
ARTH 3410 | Art of Cathedrals and Kings: Advanced | |
ARTH 3450 | Art of Pilgrimage and Crusades: Advanced Studies | |
ARTH 3500 | Early Renaissance Art in Italy: Advanced | |
ARTH 3510 | High Renaissance Art Italy: Advanced | |
ARTH 3520 | Art North Renaissance: Adv Art of Nobles & Merchants in the Northern Renaissance: Advanced | |
ARTH 3630 | Golden Age of Spanish Art * | |
Art Produced After 1800 | 6 | |
ARTH 1020 | History of Architecture | |
ARTH 1070 | American Masterpieces in Art | |
ARTH 1090 | Global Masterpieces in Art | |
ARTH 1700 | The History of Animation | |
ARTH 2020 | Sculpture in Saint Louis | |
ARTH 2050 | Controversy in Art | |
ARTH 2070 | Art and the Body | |
ARTH 2120 | Art in Africa | |
ARTH 2180 | History of Spanish Art * | |
ARTH 2190 | Art and History of Madrid * | |
ARTH 2220 | African American Art | |
ARTH 2320 | Art of the African Diaspora | |
ARTH 2800 | Modern Art | |
ARTH 2700 | American Art: Colonial to WW II | |
ARTH 2710 | American Art: WWII to the Present | |
ARTH 2750 | Nineteenth-Century Art | |
ARTH 2800 | Modern Art | |
ARTH 3010 | Women in Art | |
ARTH 3700 | American Art: Colonial to WWII: Advanced Studies | |
ARTH 3710 | American Art: WWII to the Present: Advanced | |
ARTH 3720 | Modern Art in Spain and France * | |
ARTH 3750 | Nineteenth-Century Art: Advanced | |
ARTH 3770 | Art and Politics: From Goya to the Cold War * | |
ARTH 3800 | Twentieth-Century Art | |
ARTH 3880 | History of Photography | |
ARTH 3910 | Internship | |
ARTH 4810 | Modern Art in Latin America | |
ARTH 4910 | Internship | |
ARTH 4900 | Research Methods | |
Total Credits | 18 |
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Denotes courses taught at the Madrid campus
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.