Areas of Study
The Department of Art and Art History affirms the power of art to transform individuals and society. We are committed to the practice, production, critical and historical study of art within a liberal arts education that encourages experimentation and independence of thought. Our faculty offers a rigorous curriculum that crosses disciplines and invites inquisitive, dedicated students with wide-ranging interests, encouraging creative investigation as an essential skill informed by the highest standards of critical thought. Our diverse faculty, students, and staff are committed to ongoing engagement with communities locally and globally.
Our faculty offers a rigorous curriculum that crosses disciplines and attracts inquisitive, dedicated students with wide-ranging interests, encouraging creative investigation as an essential skill informed by the highest standards of critical thought.
Art & Art History Student Proflie: MFA Artist Linda Lopez
Art major follows her curiosity at CU Boulder
Faculty Research and Programs
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We are centrally located within the Visual Arts Complex (VAC) on the main campus of the University of Colorado Boulder
Address: Visual Arts Complex
1085 18th Street, UCB 318, Boulder, Colorado 80309
Main Office: 303.492.3580
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