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Art History and Criticism

(Visual and Performing Arts Department)

The Art History major focuses on the visual arts and the social, cultural and historical context in which art is created. Majors may take courses in Ancient, Renaissance and Baroque, and Modern art history in addition to other areas.

Related Careers:

Museums, Archives, and Historical Societies

Curator, Inventory Specialist, Librarian, Art Education, Art Administration, Public Relations / Development

Galleries / Auction Houses

Sales, Buyer

Government

Archivist, Museum Assistant

Interior Design firms

Creative Assistant, Designer

Education

Elementary, Secondary and University education

Print Media (magazines, journals, newspapers)

Writer, Critic

What are Clark Art History majors doing now?

'05 alumna:

Jr. Specialist, American Art, Christie's Fine Art Auctions

'02 alumna:

Associate Producer, advertising & PR, C-Cube

'99 alumnus:

Construction Administration Representative, Mostue & Associates Architects, Inc.

'88 alumna:

Sr. Officer of Leadership Fundraising, American Red Cross

Links for Further Research:

American Association of Museums

ArtistLink.org - Connecting artists and space in Massachusetts

Museum Employment Center

Art History Network

Art History Research Centre

American Society for Interior Designers

Hire Culture - Cultural opportunities in Massachusetts

National Association of Schools of Art and Design

Society of American Archivists