Art History 

Major Overview 

The Bachelor of Arts in Art History (BAAH) builds on the Institute for American Universities' academic tradition as one of the first American institutions abroad to create a full studio art and art history curriculum founded on the rich artistic traditions of the south of France and Aix-en-Provence. The founders of IAU had this in mind as they formulated a full art curriculum which grew out of a studio painting course started by Léo Marchutz in 1960. Its defining characteristic resides in the educational principle that any art-related study should combine in a holistic manner the three (3) disciplines of art history, studio practice, and critical studies. 

The artistic traditions of the south of France and the Mediterranean Basin will naturally serve as the intellectual backbone of the Bachelor of Arts in art history. Originally founded by the Romans, Aix still has architectural and archaeological details dating back to the Middle Ages and prior, including Roman baths, walls, and roads. Local excursions provide students with an enhanced awareness of Provençal culture while giving them a unique and unparalleled French experience.  

Course Requirements 

ACM’s Bachelor of Arts in Art History requires students to satisfy the ACM Core Curriculum and the following major requirements. 

Art History, Lower-Division, 3 credits required

Art History, Upper-Division, 30 credits required

Studio Art, 9 credits required  

Liberal Arts – Creative Writing, 3 credits required  

Liberal Arts – January Term Seminar, 3 credits 

Total Major Credits: 48