Which colleges are best for studying Art History?

Hey folks, I'm very interested in pursuing Art History at college. Any recommendations for colleges that have great Art History programs? I'm interested in schools with a wide range of periods/cultures of study.

Sure, there are quite a few schools known for their strong Art History programs! Generally speaking, schools with a wider range of periods and cultures to study from tend to be larger institutions or those with a significant focus on humanities.

New York University (NYU) has an excellent program through the Institute of Fine Arts. It's in a great location too, given that New York City is a major hub for art and culture. You'll have easy access to a variety of museums and art exhibitions, like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. These museums often have internship and work-study opportunities for students as well.

The University of Chicago also has a top-tier Art History Department. It offers a broad range of geographic and historical specialties and has a strong faculty line-up. They offer multiple opportunities for field-based learning and internships at various reputed Art institutions in Chicago.

Yale University's Art History program, housed in the Yale Centre for British Art and the Yale University Art Gallery, offers an extensive range of art history courses and has one of the largest faculties in the field.

Stanford University is another institution worth considering. Their program strongly encourages students to study abroad and offers many opportunities to conduct independent study or research.

Finally, Williams College - though smaller than the other schools mentioned - is recognized for the strength of its Art History program and its notable professors. It also benefits from having the Clark Art Institute in close proximity and offers a graduate program in the History of Art, which contributes to the academic richness of the undergraduate program.

While these are all excellent programs, there are many other quality Art History departments across the country and globally. It might help to identify the specific period or culture you're most interested in studying and looking up the faculty members and course offerings at various schools to see which aligns best with your interests. Don't forget to consider the location of the school and potential extracurricular opportunities such as museum internships or study abroad programs that might enhance your study of Art History.