What is Art History? The rigorous study of Art History can
benefit the casual as well as earnest student of the fine arts.
Students learn to critically observe, process and articulate
information into verbal and written form. By learning the
language of visual imagery, including symbolism, students can
also further enrich their observations of the world around them,
particularly how people communicate across various mediums. In
addition, a contextual study of the history of art can provide
students with important insight into the histories, religions,
philosophies, literature, psychology, and many other areas of
inquiry throughout human history. What does Pitt-Johnstown offer
for Art History? At Pitt-Johnstown, there is a broad array of
course offerings in Art History, ranging from general surveys to
period or individual studies. For those students majoring in
other fields, there is a minor in Art History. The
interdisciplinary nature of art history and its various
applications to students in diverse majors o