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Art History

LEARN Learn to read images, objects and spaces as evidence of human ideas and experiences. EIU's 18-hour Art History minor adds global perspective, visual analysis, research and writing skills to majors across the arts, humanities, education, communication and business.

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Minor
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Art History students at EIU

Why Study Art History at EIU?

  • Add global and historical perspective to another major through a focused 18-hour minor
  • Choose from a wide range of periods, regions and themes rather than following one narrow sequence
  • Strengthen visual analysis, research, writing and evidence-based argument skills
  • Learn in small classes with faculty who can connect course choices to your primary field
  • Use the on-campus Tarble Museum of Art as a resource for studying exhibitions, collections and museum practice
"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Art History | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Art History at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Study exhibitions and collections at the accredited Tarble Museum of Art
  • Visit museums, galleries and cultural sites through course trips and the annual School of Art + Design trip
  • Complete research and critical-writing projects on objects, artists, movements and cultural question
  • Attend visiting-artist and scholar talks, exhibition programs and campus arts events
  • Explore study abroad opportunities that place art and architecture in their cultural settings
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Hands-On Experience, Art History students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Art History minor is for students who want to understand how art expresses human values, identities and experiences across cultures and time periods. After selecting introductory survey courses, you can shape the minor through subjects such as African, Asian, American, Greek and Roman, medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, modern and contemporary art; women in art; graphic design history; and advanced art history and criticism.

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Chris Kahler
Chair, Art + Design | Interim Director, Tarble Museum of Art
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2670 Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-000-0000
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Stephen Eskilson
Professor of Art History
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Doudna Fine Arts Center
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
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