Art & Art History
Want to see the world more clearly and become more observant of your surroundings? In Art and Art History, learn about the imagination, inspiration, and ingenuity that pervade the realm of visual culture. In Studio Art, you can develop the tools to express your creativity and build or construct new worlds. Art History can provide you with the tools to navigate in an increasingly visual world.
One of our donors said it best: “…the work of the artist and art historian provide[s] perspectives on the natural world and human culture at once distinct from, yet in partnership with, those of the physical sciences and humanities in general.” (William and Mary News, November 14, 2006)
Come to Andrews Hall—whatever your interest: a prospective student, a current student, or someone who loves looking at new art or hearing the latest in art-historical research—to experience the varied expressions of global visual culture. The “Art Talks” lecture series and exhibitions in Andrews Gallery offer monthly events.
Creativity and research is a cornerstone of the Art and Art History program. Majors in Studio Art hold a graduation exhibition and participate in regional shows and in Honors projects. Art history students are encouraged to undertake Honors projects and participate in student research symposia, such as NCUR. Art and Art History faculty are active in research and creativity, and there are numerous opportunities for student/faculty collaboration.
Faculty Show Eleven
The William and Mary Studio Art Faculty strut their stuff at the a Muscarelle Museum in Faculty Show Eleven. To read Mark St. John Erickson's recent review on the exhibition in the Daily Press click here. To see more of the works on display click here.
