Art History
Available as a major or minor
Sail up the Nile. Worship in Rome. Stroll the boulevards of Paris. Study art history and archaeology to explore the rich visual and material legacy of cultures from ancient Egypt, Renaissance Italy and modern France. Whether in the classroom, on May Term, or studying abroad, travel to different places and times as you discover some of the most spectacular contributions to the history of civilization.
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Avoiding the Gyre is a Roanoke College collaboration to remove some plastic from the waste pile and bring awareness to the harm caused by humankind’s disregard for nature and the environment. By "painting" endangered species and everyday objects in plastic, we hope to challenge viewer perspectives on what is valuable.
- Date:
- April 19, 2024
- Time:
- 6 - 8 p.m.
- Location:
Smoyer Gallery
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The Studio Art Exhibition is an annual showcase of work by Roanoke College art students.
- Date:
- April 19, 2024
- Time:
- 6 - 8 p.m.
- Location:
Olin Hall Galleries
Sail up the Nile. Worship in Rome. Stroll the boulevards of Paris.
Study art history and archaeology to explore the rich visual and material legacy of cultures from ancient Egypt, Renaissance Italy and modern France. Whether in the classroom, on May Term, or studying abroad, travel to different places and times as you discover some of the most spectacular contributions to the history of civilization.
Did you know that art history and archaeology investigate art and material objects as ways to express cultural ideas, values and histories? These disciplines forge connections to people's lives through the objects they've left behind. Learn to be a savvy interpreter of the visual and material record. We'll teach you how to question the deceptively obvious and explain the ambiguous.
Art history can prepare you for careers in teaching, museums, commercial galleries, auction houses, historic preservation, publishing, filmmaking, fashion, advertising, law or the corporate world.
We offer both a major and a minor in Art History.