The Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and Architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, offered through the College of Humanities & Fine Arts, provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the history of art and architecture across diverse periods and cultures. This program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, critical analysis, writing, and research. Students engage with a broad curriculum covering Western European art and architecture (from ancient Greece and Rome through the 21st century), as well as art of the Americas, Africa, South Asia, East Asia, and the Islamic world. The program prepares graduates for a range of careers in art-related fields and cultivates skills essential for professions involving visual culture, historical inquiry, and effective communication.