Offered at the following location:
- St. Louis Home Campus
Webster Groves, Missouri
Art history is an empirical and humanistic discipline that investigates art as a document in the broad history of human experience.
Study of the subject entails the evaluation, analysis and interpretation of objects by identifying materials and techniques; the time and place of their creation; the meaning or function of the work of art; and the biography of the artist.
The Art Department is committed to combining theory and experience; thus, students are required to take courses in studio art and encouraged to take additional courses in areas such as history, literature and philosophy. At least two years of a foreign language is strongly recommended.
A comprehensive examination on major monuments of world art is the typical senior project/overview for this major.
Portfolio Review
Entering students seeking a B.A. in Art with an emphasis in Art History and Criticism must submit either a portfolio of their work or a writing sample.
Appointments for portfolio interviews can be scheduled through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and writing samples should be submitted with the student's application for admission.
For your convenience, a portfolio review request form is availabe online.
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Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts
Webster's Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts enables students to become confident, intellectually prepared artists and performers in a global environment. Our art, music, theatre and dance majors combine significant studio experiences with an excellent faculty-driven liberal arts education.
Many alumni have been nominated for and won Tony, Emmy, and Academy Awards. Theatre graduates are currently with national touring companies of Peter Pan, Chicago, Cabaret, and Sunset Boulevard.
Did You Know?
Webster’s campus in Vienna is known for its thriving art programs. Generations of students, artists, and “connoisseurs of living” have sought out the city’s rich history of art, music, and museums.
Webster’s courses utilize the rich and varied resources of the city—a living laboratory of art spanning the centuries from the prehistoric Venus of Willendorf to cutting-edge contemporary art.
In fact, with more than 100 museums in Vienna alone, you can view art normally seen only in history books. Get involved with contemporary art activities through Webster courses and our internships with local artists.
Fast Facts
St. Louis, Missouri
Student to Faculty ratio:
16:1
Average class size:
20-25 students
Student Body:
2,200 full-time undergraduate students, representing 49 U.S. states and 30 countries
Mascot:
Gorlok
International Campuses:
Cha-am/Hua Hin, Thailand
Geneva, Switzerland
Leiden, the Netherlands
London, England
Vienna, Austria
