Art History

The UIC program in Art History introduces students to the work of artists, architects, designers and thinkers who have changed the course of history. Classes cover all historical periods and most of the world’s cultures. Students are trained in the fundamentals of historical analysis, visual literacy, and theoretical understanding. In addition to leading successful careers as academics and museum professionals, alums from the program work in education, publishing, arts administration, art conservation, public culture, historic preservation, journalism, advertising, business, law and medicine.