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Art History BA

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Duke University

Program overview

Art history is the study of works of art in the context of the broader social political and intellectual cultures of which they are a part Studying art history develops your ability to evaluate and organize information visual as well as verbal it also enhances your creative imagination precise observation clear expression and critical judgment As a student of art history you will acquire a sophisticated understanding of the theory and practice of artistic production and reception A major or second major in art history provides you with the training for teaching museum and gallery work art publishing and advertising the major also provides an appropriate background for graduate training in architecture An art historian s emphasis is on careful observation the ordering of diverse sorts of information expository writing and scholarly research makes it a good general preparation for any profession

Duration: 13

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