- 20th Century Design and Architecture
- Art History I: Antiquity to Early Renaissance
- Art History II: High Renaissance to the Present
- Arts and Society Through an Anthropological Lens
- Avant-Garde and Modernist Art (1900-1950)
- Beauty will Save the World: Introduction to Aesthetics
- Contemporary Architecture
- History of Architecture I: Antiquity to Early Renaissance Architecture
- History of Architecture II: High Renaissance Architecture to the Present
- Images and Words
- International Art Business
- Leonardo da Vinci: The Renaissance Genius at Work
- Lifestyle in Renaissance Florence
- Museum/Gallery Internship
- Palaces of Florence
- The Built Environment of Florence
- The Genius of Michelangelo
- The World of Museums: Museology
- Visual Culture in Italy Since 1945 (Art, Design, Media)
- Women Artists: From the Renaissance to the Present
Art History and Visual Culture
The Art History Department’s mission builds on a long tradition of intellectual and innovative artists, with a rich historical perspective that spans from classical antiquity to the Renaissance to the modern age. Through this lens, students will be asked to challenge historical canon, to rethink the relationships between expression and history, and to introduce philosophical and critical discourse in the pursuit of socially responsible preservation.
An unparalleled access to museums, festivals, artists and their works — both present and past — provides a truly rich environment for studying Art History. Whether it is devoted to Michelangelo’s Renaissance sculptures, Nudes in Modern Art, or museology, LdM brings students into direct contact with artworks and monuments in the cities they live and study in. Students will have an interdisciplinary understanding of art history through aspects of major historical art movements, monographic studies of single artists, religious and secular symbolism, and the history of patronage and art collection.
Internships and other hands-on activities provide all students with the practical experience necessary to pursue a career in art and other related fields while realizing their professional goals. LdM places a strong emphasis on museum studies and art exhibitions planning, paving the way for students to pursue an M.A. in Museum Studies if they choose.
Art History majors use their analytical skills and their cultural experience to pursue careers in museums and art galleries, as educators, public relations, marketing and communications, conservation and restoration, and even law enforcement.
Certificates available at LdM:
The Art History Department’s mission builds on a long tradition of intellectual and innovative artists, with a rich historical perspective that spans from classical antiquity to the Renaissance to the modern age. Through this lens, students will be asked to challenge historical canon, to rethink the relationships between expression and history, and to introduce philosophical and critical discourse in the pursuit of socially responsible preservation.
An unparalleled access to museums, festivals, artists and their works — both present and past — provides a truly rich environment for studying Art History. Whether it is devoted to Michelangelo’s Renaissance sculptures, Nudes in Modern Art, or museology, LdM brings students into direct contact with artworks and monuments in the cities they live and study in. Students will have an interdisciplinary understanding of art history through aspects of major historical art movements, monographic studies of single artists, religious and secular symbolism, and the history of patronage and art collection.
Internships and other hands-on activities provide all students with the practical experience necessary to pursue a career in art and other related fields while realizing their professional goals. LdM places a strong emphasis on museum studies and art exhibitions planning, paving the way for students to pursue an M.A. in Museum Studies if they choose.
Art History majors use their analytical skills and their cultural experience to pursue careers in museums and art galleries, as educators, public relations, marketing and communications, conservation and restoration, and even law enforcement.
Certificates available at LdM: