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.Â
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 | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1010 | Art and its Histories | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1080 | Masterpieces in Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1090 | Global Masterpieces in Art | |
Studio Art 2000 Level or Art History Course | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2000 | Drawing I | |
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2100 | Design | |
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2200 | Painting I | |
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2300 | Printmaking I | |
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2400 | Ceramics I | |
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2500 | Computer Art I | |
´¡¸é°ÕÌý2600 | Analog Photography | |
Elective Credits | ||
Select the remaining twelve credits from the following: | ||
Art Produced Before 1800 | 6 | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1020 | History of Architecture | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1090 | Global Masterpieces in Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1500 | Life & Times of Michelangelo | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2070 | Art and the Body | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2100 | Art of Jerusalem and Three Faiths: Past and Present | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2120 | Art in Africa | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2140 | Islamic Art and Society | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2150 | Saints in Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2180 | History of Spanish Art * | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2200 | Art in Rome | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2300 | Ancient Art Survey | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2320 | Art of the African Diaspora | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2350 | Excavating Culture of 3 Faiths | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2410 | Art of Cathedrals and Kings | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2420 | Christian Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2450 | Art of Pilgrimage and Crusades | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2500 | Early Renaissance Art in Italy | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2510 | High Renaissance Art in Italy | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2520 | Art of Nobles and Merchants in the Northern Renaissance | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3010 | Women in Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3020 | Christian Art: Advanced | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3140 | Islamic Art and Society: Advanced | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3350 | Excavating Culture of Three Faiths: Advanced Studies | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3410 | Art of Cathedrals and Kings: Advanced | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3450 | Art of Pilgrimage and Crusades: Advanced Studies | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3500 | Early Renaissance Art in Italy: Advanced | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3510 | High Renaissance Art Italy: Advanced | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3520 | Art North Renaissance: Adv Art of Nobles & Merchants in the Northern Renaissance: Advanced | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3630 | Golden Age of Spanish Art * | |
Art Produced After 1800 | 6 | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1020 | History of Architecture | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1070 | American Masterpieces in Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1090 | Global Masterpieces in Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý1700 | The History of Animation | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2020 | Sculpture in Saint Louis | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2050 | Controversy in Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2070 | Art and the Body | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2120 | Art in Africa | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2180 | History of Spanish Art * | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2190 | Art and History of Madrid * | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2220 | African American Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2320 | Art of the African Diaspora | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2800 | Modern Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2700 | American Art: Colonial to WW II | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2710 | American Art: WWII to the Present | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2750 | Nineteenth-Century Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý2800 | Modern Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3010 | Women in Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3700 | American Art: Colonial to WWII: Advanced Studies | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3710 | American Art: WWII to the Present: Advanced | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3720 | Modern Art in Spain and France * | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3750 | Nineteenth-Century Art: Advanced | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3770 | Art and Politics: From Goya to the Cold War * | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3800 | Twentieth-Century Art | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3880 | History of Photography | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý3910 | Internship | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý4810 | Modern Art in Latin America | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý4910 | Internship | |
´¡¸é°Õ±áÌý4900 | 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.