Art History Courses

Mount Holyoke’s art history department offers courses in all eras of art history, including the arts and architecture of Europe, America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

Courses at the 100 level are open to all students. Courses at the 200 level are open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Courses at the 300 seminar level require junior or senior standing as well as 8 credits in art history or permission of the instructor.

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First Year Students

The 110 Introductory Seminar in Art History, is designed especially for first-year students.

Fall 2011 Art History courses recommended for first year students:

  • 100 Image and Environment: Western Art 1400-2000
  • 105 Arts of Asia
  • 110 FY Seminar: Inside Art

Spring 2012 Art History courses rcommended for first year students:

  • 100 Image ad Environment: Architecture: The Face of Human Culture
  • 110 FY Seminar: Introduction to Art History