Throughout history, societies have defined and transformed themselves through their art. When we experience a work of art today, we can see not only the work itself, but also the world that produced it. We see something of ourselves, too.
Art history at Hamilton focuses on understanding the rich cultural and historical contexts in which art is created and experienced. Courses cover a broad range of periods, cultures and critical approaches. Students of art history explore not only the European-American tradition, but also Chinese art, Japanese art and the arts of the Islamic and Buddhist traditions. Other courses, such as museum studies, women in art and contemporary critical theory, are organized around a particular theme.
Art history’s palette is further expanded through the department’s interdisciplinary links to a range of other Hamilton programs in history and culture. This sharing of resources encourages art history majors to make connections to other fields of critical inquiry. In addition, it makes the art historian’s unique perspective accessible to all Hamilton students.
Hamilton's Department of Art History is one of the few independent undergraduate art history departments in the country. Independent status allows the department to shape its own curriculum and set its own standards while drawing on the resources of programs in American studies, medieval and Renaissance studies, and Asian studies as well as the College’s programs abroad. This vibrant mix of views and voices provides a vital perspective on human culture and creativity.
The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, minutes away in Utica, offers internships and houses one of the most important collections of American art in the country.
Like all Hamilton students, art history majors have many opportunities to study abroad. Paris, Madrid and Rome are popular destinations for budding art historians.
Students can access a digital database of more than 400,000 images.
Art history students often curate exhibitions at the College's Emerson Gallery.
Hamilton's Department of Art History is one of the few independent undergraduate art history departments in the country. Independent status allows the department to shape its own curriculum and set its own standards while drawing on the resources of programs in American studies, medieval and Renaissance studies, and Asian studies as well as the College’s programs abroad. This vibrant mix of views and voices provides a vital perspective on human culture and creativity.
The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, minutes away in Utica, offers internships and houses one of the most important collections of American art in the country.
Like all Hamilton students, art history majors have many opportunities to study abroad. Paris, Madrid and Rome are popular destinations for budding art historians.
Students can access a digital database of more than 400,000 images.
Art history students often curate exhibitions at the College's Emerson Gallery.
Hamilton's Department of Art History is one of the few independent undergraduate art history departments in the country. Independent status allows the department to shape its own curriculum and set its own standards while drawing on the resources of programs in American studies, medieval and Renaissance studies, and Asian studies as well as the College’s programs abroad. This vibrant mix of views and voices provides a vital perspective on human culture and creativity.
The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, minutes away in Utica, offers internships and houses one of the most important collections of American art in the country.
Like all Hamilton students, art history majors have many opportunities to study abroad. Paris, Madrid and Rome are popular destinations for budding art historians.
Students can access a digital database of more than 400,000 images.
Art history students often curate exhibitions at the College's Emerson Gallery.
Hamilton's Department of Art History is one of the few independent undergraduate art history departments in the country. Independent status allows the department to shape its own curriculum and set its own standards while drawing on the resources of programs in American studies, medieval and Renaissance studies, and Asian studies as well as the College’s programs abroad. This vibrant mix of views and voices provides a vital perspective on human culture and creativity.
The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, minutes away in Utica, offers internships and houses one of the most important collections of American art in the country.
Like all Hamilton students, art history majors have many opportunities to study abroad. Paris, Madrid and Rome are popular destinations for budding art historians.
Students can access a digital database of more than 400,000 images.
Art history students often curate exhibitions at the College's Emerson Gallery.
Hamilton's Department of Art History is one of the few independent undergraduate art history departments in the country. Independent status allows the department to shape its own curriculum and set its own standards while drawing on the resources of programs in American studies, medieval and Renaissance studies, and Asian studies as well as the College’s programs abroad. This vibrant mix of views and voices provides a vital perspective on human culture and creativity.
The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, minutes away in Utica, offers internships and houses one of the most important collections of American art in the country.
Like all Hamilton students, art history majors have many opportunities to study abroad. Paris, Madrid and Rome are popular destinations for budding art historians.
Students can access a digital database of more than 400,000 images.
Art history students often curate exhibitions at the College's Emerson Gallery.
