New York City's Barnard College as a women's only institution and features a 10 to one student-teacher ratio, one of the lowest in the country. Students of the Art History program learn not just about art, but the impact art has had on political, cultural and social norms. Part of the program concerns the circumstances that have shaped historical styles and periods. Introductory courses teach history and theory, while more advanced lessons deal withmore degree-specific lessons, including curating and museum administration. Students also learn proper techniques for criticism, collection advising and the business aspects of operating a gallery or auction house. The location of Barnard provides students with opportunities to attend lectures, workshops and other special activities by artists and higher-ups in the art world.
Barnard College
Department of Art History
301 Barnard Hall
3009 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
212-854-2118
barnard.edu/
Moore College is located at the heart of Philadelphia. Founded in 1848, it is a private, women's only institution with a selective enrollment process. Usually home to fewer than 600 students, Barnard's classes are small and taught by expert staff. The location of the campus provides easy access to local museums and galleries, ideal for spending time off or hunting for an internship. The college's program includes lecture and lab in the first years, then allows for time on field trips and internships in the final semesters. On graduation, students can earn a BFA in Art History or continue at Moore for an MFA in Studio Art.
Moore College of Art and Design
20th Street and the Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-965-4000
moore.edu/
Sweanee provides a rural setting and coeducational environment in Tennessee. All instructors are art professionals, and the program offers a combination of history, theory and real-world application. Students who complete the art history program work as curators, auction house administrators or archivists. To graduate, students must complete 128 semester hours of both liberal arts requirements and degree-specific courses and must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Sweanee art students graduate with a bachelor's degree in art history.
Sewanee: The University of the South
735 University Ave.
Sewanee, TN 37383
931-598-1000
sewanee.edu/