Department of Art History
Illuminating the past, inspiring the future
Through Art History at UD
WELCOME
The Department of Art History at the University of Delaware is a distinguished hub for education and research in the visual arts. Renowned nationally and internationally, the department boasts a faculty of leading specialists who have received prestigious awards and fellowships. The curriculum spans a wide array of artistic periods and cultures, from Greco-Roman antiquity to contemporary art, and includes American, European, Chinese, Latin American and African art. Students benefit from the department's proximity to major art centers and museums in the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as access to significant collections on campus. The department is committed to fostering critical insights into art and cultural expression, preparing students for diverse careers in art history, museum curation and beyond.
Photo Credit for banner image: Waniyetu Wowapi Art Park, Cheyenne River Youth Project RedCan Graffiti Jam, 2023, photograph by Dakota H. Stevens
Why Study Art History at UD?
- The Department of Art History is dedicated to education and research in the history of the visual arts. The study of the visual arts leads us to understand important issues of our civilization, issues that form the core of a comprehensive liberal arts education.
- The department has an established national and international reputation as the home of leading specialists in the field. Faculty members have been recognized with prestigious awards, such as fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, the National Humanities Center, the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (Needham Research Institute).
92%
of art history graduates are employed or pursuing further education.
2022 grads
are finding success in 44 states in the U.S. (and Washington, D.C.) and 30 other countries around the world.
Top 3%
in the United States in terms of research activity.
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AI and the humanities
September 17, 2024 | Written by Megan M.F. EverhartHumanities professors use AI to help students learn more about themselves -
Alumni Professional Venture Fund awardee strives to bring museum audiences closer to lacquerware objects
June 04, 2024 | Written by CAS StaffAlumni Professional Venture Fund awardee strives to bring museum audiences closer to lacquerware objects -
2024 Fulbright grant recipients
May 22, 2024 | Written by Megan M.F. EverhartTwo UD students prepare to immerse themselves in the cultures of Scotland and Mozambique -
Linda Magner Retires
May 22, 2024 | Written by CAS StaffFebruary 29, 2024, was Linda Magner’s last day as the Department of Art History’s business administrator.
