The goal of the Art History Associate in Art for Transfer new credit program at Chabot College is to serve students seeking to solidify their knowledge of history, enrich their cultural backgrounds, develop analytical and writing skills, sharpen critical sensibilities, and prepare for career opportunities in museums, galleries, historical societies, and heritage institutions. The program visualizes art and history in broad ways, encompassing the form, historical context, and meaning of visual images, sculptural objects and architectural forms made across the globe from prehistory to today. 
 

Art History involves the analysis of form, historical context, and meaning in visual images made across the globe from prehistory to today.  Because humans make art to communicate the breadth and depth of human experience, art historical inquiry can lead to a consideration of varied subjects, including cultural, ethnic, social, religious, economic, and political topics, in addition to artistic and aesthetic ones. The Art History major is particularly well-suited to students who consider themselves visual learners, or those seeking to enrich their cultural backgrounds, solidify their knowledge of history, develop analytical and writing skills, sharpen critical sensibilities, and prepare for opportunities in museums, galleries, historical societies, and more.