Art History - July 25 revision

 A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS EXPLORING ART ACROSS TIME, PLACE, AND THEORY

Explore the history of art through dynamic coursework, original research, and direct access to leading museums and cultural institutions.

At the Corcoran, you’ll explore art history just steps from the Smithsonian museums, the National Gallery, and some of the world’s most influential collections. Our program isn’t just about lectures — it's about discovering how art shapes culture, politics, and identity.

You'll dive deep into periods from the Renaissance to the Contemporary, guided by faculty who are researchers, curators, and mentors. Whether you’re planning to curate museum collections, write for art publications, or pursue graduate school, the Corcoran gives you the access and support to get there.
 

We offer five ways to study art history at the undergraduate level: a Bachelor of Arts in Art History, a dual Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Fine Arts, a Minor in Art History, and a Minor in Art History and Fine Arts. For students interested in continuing their studies, we also offer a Combined BA/MA Degree in Art History.
 

At the Corcoran, learning happens far beyond the classroom. Through close engagement with art, original research, and regular access to world-renowned museums and cultural institutions, students gain firsthand experience with the materials they study. Whether conducting research in local collections, participating in seminar-style discussions, or collaborating on curatorial projects, students learn to think critically, write persuasively, and engage art history as a living, evolving discipline.