Art History
Studying Art History at DePauw
Art history is an interdisciplinary major that invites you to study art through the lens that you find most instructive and interesting, whether religious, literary, anthropological, political, commercial, psychological, feminist, ecological or biological. With a curriculum that encourages open-minded engagement with artistic traditions across place and time, this program nurtures the vital traits of empathy, respect and critical thinking that empower the next generation of scholar-activists to enact meaningful change in their communities. A foundation in art history paves the way for successful careers in many different settings, from museums and galleries to classrooms and nonprofit organizations.
As a student of art history, you will enjoy access to the DePauw University Collection, housing 4,000 objects with particular strengths in American and Japanese art, as well as the galleries at the Peeler Art Center and numerous scholarly databases. You will also have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of many DePauw students who have gained valuable experience by studying off campus or pursuing unique internships with prominent institutions around the country.
I’ve seen students take their experiences in the arts at DePauw and go on to create amazing work and get recognized for it.
John Berry
Areas of Study
| Major | Degree | School | Format | Course Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | Undergraduate, B.A. | The Creative School | On Campus | 11 Courses |
Major
Art History
Degree
Undergraduate, B.A.
School
Format
On Campus
Course Credits
11 Courses
| Minor | School | Format | Course Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | The Creative School | On Campus | 5 Courses |
Graduate Outcomes and Careers
Graduate schools DePauw students have attended
- Boston University
- Duke University
- Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
- Savannah College of Art and Design
- Temple University
- University of California Berkeley
- University of Michigan
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- Washington University
- Yale University
Internships students have participated in
- Mellon Curatorial Fellow, Williams College Museum of Art
- David Zwirner Gallery, NYC
- Studio Assistant to artist Rashid Johnson, NYC
- Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative Walton and Ford Foundation Curatorial Fellow, Perez Art Museum, Miami
- Curatorial Records and Files and Education Intern, National Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
- Exhibit Designer, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
- Publications Intern, Whitney Museum of Art, NYC
- Administrative Intern, Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Indianapolis
Contact Us
Art and Art History
Leveraging the resources of the Creative School, the art history major at DePauw is housed in the Department of Art and Art History. This department empowers students to engage, critique and shape culture by understanding and applying the fundamentals of effective artistic expression.
Misti Scott
- mscott@depauw.edu
- (765) 658-4336
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Peeler Art Center
10 W. Hanna St.
Greencastle, IN 46135