The B.A. in Art is offered and taught as an essential accompaniment to serious work in the studio art and art history. Intellectual artistic issues of the past and present are considered as part of the process of developing critical thinking. The art of other cultures and periods are studied to expand the student's conscious artistic compass. The ability to describe, analyze and read works of art in different and contradictory directions is a crucial element in understanding art movements.
These majors are required to attain an exposure to communications through a foreign lamguage. Majors are encouraged to study abroad and also to visit art galleries and major exhibitions in America. Art history can be studied as a principal part of a Humanities major, in combination with several other subjects.