Art History
Minor Department of Art History · UC Irvine · 2026-2027 Catalog
Art History is the study of works of art and other visual artifacts from all regions of the world and all periods of history. Consequently, the undergraduate curriculum in Art History, with its global perspective, is one of the most diverse disciplines in the humanities. Through Art History, students learn how to describe and interpret a range of objects including sculpture, painting, photography, architecture, and “new media” such as video and performance art. These skills, along with the program’s intense focus on writing and verbal expression, prepare students to think critically and to express themselves clearly at a time when visual communication is becoming ever more important.
Requirements
Requirements for the Minor in Art History
Seven courses (28 units) are required for the minor.
Departmental Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A. Select three of the following: | ||
| ART HIS 30 | Latin American Art and Architecture: 1492 to the Present | |
| ART HIS 40A | Ancient Greek and Roman Art, and Architecture | |
| ART HIS 40B | Arts of Europe: Medieval and Renaissance | |
| ART HIS 40C | Early Modern and Modern Art in Europe and America | |
| ART HIS 42B | History of Asian Art: Arts of China | |
| ART HIS 42C | History of Asian Art: Arts of Japan | |
| ART HIS 42D | History of Asian Art: Arts of Islam | |
| ART HIS 42F | Arts of Korea | |
| ART HIS 44 | Image Collision: A Multicultural Approach to Images and Their Users | |
| ART HIS 46 | Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Archaeology and Art | |
| ART HIS 55 | Disneyland | |
| B. Select four upper-division Art History courses from 100–198, excluding ART HIS 190W. | ||
Residence Requirement for the Minor: Four upper-division courses required for the minor must be completed successfully at UCI. By petition, two of the four may be taken through the UC Education Abroad Program, providing course content is approved in advance by the department chair.