Art History Major Concentration (B.A. & Sc.)

Degree Requirements — B.A. & Sc. students

This program is offered as part of a Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A. & Sc.) degree. To graduate, students must satisfy both their program requirements and their degree requirements. The program requirements (i.e., the specific courses that make up this program) are listed under the Course Tab (above). The degree requirements—including the mandatory Foundation program, appropriate degree structure, and any additional components—are outlined on the Degree Requirements page . Students are responsible for ensuring that this program fits within the overall structure of their degree and that all degree requirements are met. Consult the Degree Planning Guide on the SOUSA website for additional guidance.

Complementary Courses (36 credits)

3-15 credits from the following list, as an introduction to methods, theories, and practices in diverse fields of the discipline: (3–15 credits)

3-15 credits from the following list, as an introduction to methods, theories, and practices in diverse fields of the discipline:

• ARTH 302 Aspects of Canadian Art (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
• ARTH 305 Methods in Art History (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 315 Indigenous Art and Culture (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
• ARTH 339 Critical Issues - Contemporary Art (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 357 Early Chinese Art (3 credits) · Offered: Winter

A minimum of 3 credits must be at the 400 level or above (excluding ARTH 490 Museum Internship Museum Internship). Note: Courses in studio practice cannot be co

A minimum of 3 credits must be at the 400 level or above (excluding ARTH 490 Museum Internship Museum Internship). Note: Courses in studio practice cannot be counted toward the Major concentration.

• ARTH 200 Introduction to Art History 1 (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 202 Introduction to Contemporary Art (3 credits) · Offered: Summer, Winter
• ARTH 204 Introduction to Medieval Art and Architecture (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
• ARTH 205 Introduction to Modern Art (3 credits) · Offered: Summer, Fall
• ARTH 207 Introduction Early Modern Art 1400-1700 (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 209 Introduction to Ancient Art and Architecture (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
• ARTH 215 Introduction to East Asian Art (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
• ARTH 223 Introduction Italian Renaissance Art 1300-1500 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
• ARTH 225 Introduction to Seventeenth - Century Art (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
• ARTH 226 Introduction to Eighteenth-Century Art and Architecture (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 300 Canadian Art to 1914 (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 302 Aspects of Canadian Art (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
• ARTH 310 Postcolonialism (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 314 The Medieval City (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 315 Indigenous Art and Culture (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
• ARTH 321 Visual Culture of the Dutch Republic (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
• ARTH 323 Realism and Impressionism (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
• ARTH 325 Visual Culture Renaissance Venice (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 326 Studies in Manuscript and Print Culture (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 336 Art Now (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 339 Critical Issues - Contemporary Art (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 352 Feminism in Art and Art History (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 353 Selected Topics in Art History 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
• ARTH 354 Selected Topics Art History 2 (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
• ARTH 357 Early Chinese Art (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
• ARTH 360 Studies in the Photographic (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 368 Studies in Northern Renaissance Art 01 (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 411 Canadian Art and Race (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 420 Selected Topics in Art and Architecture 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
• ARTH 421 Selected Topics in Art and Architecture 2 (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
• ARTH 422 Selected Topics in Art and Architecture 3 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
• ARTH 425 Arts of Medieval Spain (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 430 Concepts - Discipline Art History (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 435 Early Modern Visual Culture (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
• ARTH 440 The Body and Visual Culture (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 447 Independent Research Course (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
• ARTH 473 Studies in 17th and Early 18th Century Art 04 (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 474 Studies in Later 18th and 19th Century Art 03 (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
• ARTH 490 Museum Internship (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
• ARTH 501 Advanced Topics in Art History and Visual Culture (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
• ARTH 502 Advanced Topics in Art and Architectural History (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

In addition to architectural courses given by the Department, program students are encouraged to consider courses given in the School of Architecture and the de

In addition to architectural courses given by the Department, program students are encouraged to consider courses given in the School of Architecture and the departments of East Asian Studies and Philosophy which may, upon consultation with the Department, be regarded as fulfilling part of the requirements.

• ARCH 250 Architectural History 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
• ARCH 251 Architectural History 2 (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
• PHIL 336 Aesthetics (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
• PHIL 436 Aesthetics 2 (3 credits) · Offered: Winter

Related programs

• Art History Joint Honours Component (B.A. & Sc.)
• Art History Minor Concentration (B.A. & Sc.)
• Art History Major Concentration (B.A.)
• Art History Honours (B.A.)
• Art History Joint Honours Component (B.A.)
• Art History Minor Concentration (B.A.)