Art History

As an art history major at Union, you will study a broad range of visual communication across historical periods and cultures as you explore how societies through the ages have defined themselves through art.

The Feigenbaum Center for Visual Arts is a vibrant hub for art enthusiasts and students. It houses classrooms, faculty offices, and modern studios for various mediums, along with designated spaces for senior students and a lounge area. The center features the Crowell and West galleries, showcasing professional artist exhibitions and student work, and hosts receptions and artist talks regularly.

Students have opportunities for internships and specialized study, including access to the Union College Permanent Collection and collaborations with art institutions in the Capital Region, New York City, Washington, D.C., and abroad. Study abroad options include terms in Florence, Italy, focusing on Italian language and architecture, and a mini-term in Paris, "Three Weeks in the Louvre," offering an intensive art history course.