Art History University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Overview

The Art History programme at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers an extensive exploration of visual culture and critical literature. Students engage with a diverse faculty to analyse the evolution of global civilisation through the lens of artistic production and social ideology.

The curriculum is designed to foster deep historical awareness while developing professional research skills. Participants learn to identify and contextualise major works of architecture and art from pre-history to the contemporary era. The programme emphasises the role of art in reflecting and shaping cultural identities across different societies.

Undergraduates benefit from a structured academic path that includes a mandatory minor and a capstone experience.

Why Art History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts provides a distinctive teaching environment with a focus on experiential learning. Students have access to specialised facilities and benefit from the expertise of a faculty experienced in both ancient and modern art history. The institution maintains strong links to local cultural centres and museums.

Distinctive features include the opportunity for archaeological fieldwork and participation in digital humanities projects. The university supports undergraduate research through dedicated seminars and individual readings. These initiatives allow students to engage directly with archives and databases, preparing them for advanced scholarly work.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 30330 per year
• National fee: USD 30330 per year
• Local fee: USD 11100 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Cave Paintings to Cathedrals
• Renaissance to Modern Art
• Art History Capstone Experience
• Classical Antiquity in Popular Culture
• Classical Art and Archaeology
• Italian Renaissance Art
• Baroque Art
• Modern Art
• American Art to 1865
• American Art 1865-1945
• Latin American Art
• Archaeological Fieldwork
• Greek Art and Archaeology
• Roman Art and Archaeology
• Early Renaissance Art
• High Renaissance and Mannerist Art
• European Art of the Nineteenth Century
• European Art of the Twentieth Century
• African Architecture
• Visualizing Crisis: Art and Ecological Collapse
• Visualizing the Ancient City
• Classical Architecture
• Greek Sculpture
• Roman Painting
• The Italian Renaissance City
• Italian Baroque Art
• Impressionism and Post-Impressionism
• Art & Design Since 1945
• Post-Modernism
• 19th-Century American Art
• American Art, 1893-1939
• History of Photography
• Photography Since 1960
• The Global 1960s

Careers with Art History

Graduates from this programme have secured diverse roles within the arts and communication sectors. Recent alumni have found employment as visual resources curators, education directors, and gallery assistants. Others have pursued careers as content writers, account managers, and graphic designers in various industries.

The degree also serves as a robust foundation for advanced academic study. Former students have progressed to doctoral and master's programmes at prestigious institutions globally. Common areas of further study include art history, Middle Eastern studies, and French literature at both national and international universities.