Art History

The History of Art is the history of Civilization

Apart from the depth of understanding you will gain from a discussion of art throughout the centuries and across the globe, you will develop analytical skills and a visual literacy that will help you understand our own time more fully.

You will learn about individual artists and their times and how their art communicates thoughts ideas and emotions. If you hold an interest in how the customs, beliefs, and values of different cultures developed over time and are recorded in artistic production, Art History may hold the key. If you want to broaden and strengthen your knowledge in a design related field such as Interior Design, Architecture, or Industrial Design, Art History will provide the context and theory you need.

A strong foundation for the future

Graduates with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Minor in Art History will find that world of opportuntiy opens for them. Some may use their undergraduate degree to pursue a graduate degree in the arts, others may seek positions in museums, galleries, or as currators of corporate collections. Some will find the exceptional analytical skills, global cultural awareness, and visual literacy they have gained to be highly valued by many institutions and organizations in many fields. 

Art History Minor degree requirements

Students studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree may earn a Minor in Art History by successfully completing eight Art History (ARTH) courses including:

• ARTH 1101
• ARTH 1103
• ARTH 3315
• A minimum of three 3000 or 4000 level courses
• A maximum of two 1000 level courses

Contact the Art History Coordinator, Dr. Rob Surdu

 Art in Calgary

The dynamic, growing city of Calgary, Alberta is quickly becoming a mature cultural centre and boasts a diverse collection of galleries, museum, publc and private collections, and a sophisticated cultural infrastructure.

In recognition for its accomplishments, Calgary has been named 2012 Cultural Capital of Canada by the Federal Government of Canada.