Art History Program

  • Under the umbrella of the Department of History, the Art History Program offers a degree which lays the foundation for promising careers.
  • Survey and period courses in the history of western art are offered so as to introduce the concepts of art history to those who wish to extend their visual perimeter and to understand the role of the visual arts in Western Culture.

Spring Break Away Paris
(Art History students pose for a group shot on a recent Spring Break Away trip to Paris)

Learn more about the requirements of the Art History Major!

Take a look at how you can put your Art History degree to work--literally!


Not sure you want to major in Art History, but are certain that you're interested in it?  How about an Art History minor?

Interested in Studio Art?

While Duquesne University doesn't offer a formal Studio Art major or minor, it does offer a few courses for students wishing to delve into their creative sides while satisfying the University's core creative arts theme area requirement or the College of Liberal Arts' elective requirement. For more information, contact an academic advisor or Dr. Madeline C. Archer today!

Studio Art Courses

FINR 227 - Art of Photography

FINR 235 - Computer Art I

FINR 475 - Special Topics: Computer Art

Contact Us

Dr. Madeline C. Archer
Director
archerm@duq.edu

Laura E. Miller,
Administrative Assistant
millerL739@duq.edu

Phone: 412.396.6470
Fax: 412.396.1439

Art History Program
603 College Hall
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15282