The study of art history involves historical analysis and the interpretation of culture, providing a broad background in the humanities. This program is designed to prepare students for graduate work in art history, the humanities, or related fields. The major provides a strong liberal arts background and stresses the development of critical visual thinking, close reading, academic writing, and research skills. Iowa also pioneered the concept of artist as teacher. As an art or art history major, you'll work with faculty members who have national and international reputations and whose art and publications are included in collections all over the world.