General Catalog 2002-2003 
Posted March 1, 2002

Department Office: 161 Art Building, 801-581-8677, (fax) 801-585-6171 

Mailing Address: 375 S 1530 E Rm 161, Salt Lake City UT 84112-0380 

Web address: http://www.art.utah.edu

Email: info@art.utah.edu 

Program Director: Elizabeth Peterson, PhD 

Faculty

Professors. M.F. Francey, J. Marotta, S.D. Muller, R.S. Olpin 

Associate Professor. E.A. Peterson 

Assistant Professor. J.A. Stubbs 

Instructor/Lecturer. J.M. Bauman

The discipline of Art History encompasses the study of artistic endeavors of peoples around the globe. It includes study in the traditional areas of Art History - the monumental arts of painting, sculpture, and architecture - as well as objects and monuments formerly placed outside the normal territory of art, such as video productions, textiles, household goods. Individuals often choose to study Art History to satisfy a deep curiosity about how art communicates the ideas of a culture. Active research in this Program is carried out in American, Asian, and European art. 

The course of study in the Art History Program is designed to teach students to understand works of art and their historical context, and students will be able to situate their art history studies within a cross-cultural liberal education. The discipline is valued for its humanistic focus on cultural awareness, critical thought, and communications skills; and a degree in Art History will provide the student with the intellectual skills necessary for further advanced study in graduate school, for careers in a museum or gallery, and for positions in business, medicine, law, or communications. 

Separate handbooks (pdf format) with full explanations for the major, the minor, and the graduate student may be downloaded from http://www.art.utah.edu/ under the twin menus of 'undergraduate' (or) 'graduate' and 'art history'. 

Undergraduate Program

Degree. BA in Art History 

Undergraduate Adviser. J.A. Stubbs, 152 ART, 801-581-8677 

Art History Major. Students are encouraged to declare the major during their second year. They must make an appointment with the Art History undergraduate adviser, and they may also choose another art history faculty member to serve as a mentor for discussions about their educational and professional goals. 

Requirements for the Major
36 semester hours in Art History, including Art H 2500 and Art H 4950, and Senior paper 

Art H 2500 should be taken in advance of any other Art History course. The student should consult with the undergraduate adviser and a faculty mentor to formulate a program of upper division art history courses in different areas that coordinates the student's interests. It is suggested that at least four courses at the 3000-level and seven courses at the 4000-level will ensure competency in the field of art history. Students are highly encouraged to consult with faculty about upper division classes in other departments that support the interdisciplinary nature of Art History.

The senior paper, supervised by one of the Art History faculty, is completed in the final semester of coursework and is eligible for presentation during the annual Spring Symposium. 

Art History Minor. The minor is designed to accompany a major in Studio Art or in another department. Students should consult with the art history undergraduate advisor as soon as they declare a minor to plan a program of upper division courses that enhances the student's major. 

Requirements for the Minor
Art H 2500 Introduction to the History of Art
9 semester hours of 3000-level courses in Art History 
9 semester hours of 4000-level courses in Art History 

Art History coursework must be taken for a letter grade (C or above to satisfy course requirements). Credit/No Credit is not an option for these classes. 

Financial Aid & Scholarships. Aid is available through the Office of Financial Aid (105 SSB), and the department also offers limited scholarship assistance to students who have declared a major. Applications are made in the Art History Program office and awards are made at the end of the academic year for the next academic year. 

Graduate Program

Degree. MA in Art History. 

Graduate Adviser. E.A. Peterson, 153 ART, 801-581-7012 

Areas of specialization
Asian Art, Art of ancient Greece and Rome, European Medieval Art, 
Renaissance and Baroque Art, European 18th- and 19th c. Art, American Art, 20th c. Art. 

Admission. The Art History Program considers applications from qualified students holding a BA degree. The Graduate School Admissions Office, 201 S 1460 E RM 250S, Salt Lake City UT 84112-9057, can supply appropriate forms by mail. In addition, applicants should send the following directly to the Graduate Adviser: 

1.  one-page statement outlining your intellectual interests and academic goals.
2.  official record of Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score or GRE.
3. three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your scholarly distinction and promise as a graduate student. Whenever possible, these letters should be from faculty at other institutions or other departments at this institution.

Requirements for the MA Degree
15 semester hours in Art History and related fields 
15 semester hours of graduate seminars, directed studies, and thesis research 
- advanced proficiency in an approved foreign language 
- passing score on qualifying written exam 
- thesis approved by the supervisory committee
For details on these requirements, see the MA handbook on the department website http://www.art.utah.edu under the twin menus of 'graduate' and 'MA degree'

Coursework must be taken for a letter grade (B- or above to satisfy course requirements); Credit/No Credit is not an option for these classes. A supervisory committee is formed in the second semester of graduate study to help the student shape an effective course of study, to prepare and judge the qualifying examination, to read and approve the thesis, and to administer the final thesis defense.  The student must maintain minimum registration until all degree requirements are completed, but are strongly encouraged to commit to full-time study during the first year of residency. 

Financial Aid & Scholarships. Aid is available through the Office of Financial Aid (105 SSB), and the department also offers limited scholarship assistance to art history graduate students who have been admitted to candidacy. Applications are made in the Art History Program office and awards are made at the end of the academic year for the next academic year. 

ART H Course Descriptions