Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences 2 courses
History of Art majors choose from a variety of courses on the world’s artistic and architectural traditions and are encouraged to pursue a curriculum that is both geographically and chronologically broad. They are also required to demonstrate at least intermediate knowledge of a foreign language, deepening their understanding of world cultures and building an invaluable skill for art-historical research. All courses taken towards a History of Art major requirement must be taken for a letter grade and a grade of C- or higher must be achieved. If a student opts to take a First-Year Seminar (AS.001.xxx) cross-listed with the History of Art and earns an S grade, this course may apply towards major requirements even though it is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory. At least five courses (fifteen credits) in the major must be at the 300-level or higher. Courses taken at another institution that are not directly equivalent to a JHU course may not apply towards these requirements without permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Full requirements are outlined below. Students must complete at least 6 credits of Writing and Communication foundational ability coursework in the History of Art major. Students are able to fulfill this requirement by selecting 6 credits of courses in the major that are designated as Writing and Communication courses. At least two must be at the 400 level. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or the Director of Undergraduate Studies in choosing their courses, which should relate to at least two geographical and/or cultural contexts.
| One course in medieval art history (HART-MED) | 3 credits |
| One course in Renaissance/early modern art history (HART-RENEM) | 3 credits |
| One course in modern art history (HART-MODERN) | 3 credits |
| Two courses in any period | 6 credits |
Core Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS.010.101 | Introduction to Art History, Pre-1400 | 4 |
| AS.010.102 | Introduction to Art History, 1400 to the Present | 4 |
| Total Core Courses | 38-55 credits | |
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