Overview

In the Art History at Brandeis University you will study a range of forms of visual expression, including painting, sculpture, graphics, architecture, urbanism, garden design and spectacle, as well as modern and contemporary media. You will learn how artists from different time periods and regions, influenced by environment, society and religion, have produced artifacts of lasting resonance. And you will acquire the knowledge and terminology you need to analyze the art of the past while critically engaging with the art of the present.

Key facts

Specifically, you will gain a solid familiarity with core monuments and artists, as well as with the principal subfields:

Renaissance and Baroque art
Ancient and medieval art
Modern and contemporary art
Non-Western art

Our perspective is global, so we offer expertise in the art and architecture of Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. We also require you to become proficient in one studio art as a way of enhancing your appreciation of art-making.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Contemporary Art

Methods and Approaches in the History of Art

Breaking Boundaries in Contemporary Israeli Art

American Early 20th Century Painting and Photography: Roots and Legacy of O'Keeffe and Stieglitz

The Age of Rubens and Rembrandt

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waltham, United States

Disciplines

Art History View 863 other Bachelors in Art History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application.
$80 application fee (or fee waiver).
Official copies of all high school transcripts and/or GED certificate and/or marks from any externally graded national exams.
A school report and a letter of recommendation from a secondary school official.
High School Senior Grades: Send your senior midyear grades as soon as they become available. We understand this may not be until late January or early February for some students, though we encourage you to send them as soon as possible. For Early Decision applicants, submit first marking period grades, which may be first quarter or first trimester grades.
A letter of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

69934 USD / year

≈ 69934 USD / year
Out-of-State

69934 USD / year

≈ 69934 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69934 USD / year

≈ 69934 USD / year

Living costs

Waltham

United States

1515 - 3136 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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