Academic opportunities in the arts: students can study Art and Visual Culture, Creative Writing, Dance, Music, and Theater at Bates. Meet new-to-you cultures through dance, song and image. Lose your ...

Art history encompasses the study of images, objects, and buildings from a broad range of historical periods and geographical regions, providing a doorway into many rich and diverse cultures ...

Anyone who’s a fan of art museums agrees—they’re good for the soul. But how exactly can a visit to a museum boost our well-being, and what can museums do to foster that connection? These questions are ...

BOSTON -- A new study finds art and music classes could help boost students' math scores. When schools are facing budget cuts, music and art classes are often the first to go. But a new study suggests ...

Introduction to the histories of art and the practice of art history. You will encounter a range of arts (including painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, prints) and artistic practices from ...

Explore the ways art has shaped culture around the world and how our perception of art has changed over time. In our art history program, you will study visual art from ancient to contemporary times.