The Department of the History of Art and Architecture offers courses and degree programs that provide a broad perspective for understanding art, history, and culture, as well as a basis for critical judgment of individual works. Faculty members teach courses on art and architecture in the multiple areas or traditions, including: American Ancient (Greek and Roman) Central Asian East Asian (Chinese and Japanese) Islamic Medieval Modern Pacific Islands Native American Renaissance-Baroque You’ll be introduced to art traditions in courses focused on specific topics that allow small classes and discussion format. The department also offers special courses on critical methodology. You’ll study art and cultural objects firsthand at the UO’s two museums: the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and the Museum of Cultural and Natural History.

The undergraduate program in art history can lead you to career opportunities in the business world, art museums, and galleries, as well as to graduate studies in art and art history.