2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Art History
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Main Office
Art Building, Room 230
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305100
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-4777
E-mail: cvad.arthistory@unt.edu
Web site: cvad.unt.edu/arthistory
Lisa N. Owen, Inerim Chair
Faculty
Art historians research and publish to enhance understanding of art and its place within society. Studying the art and architecture of diverse world cultures and periods, art historians examine the historical, social and cultural significance of art works for their creators and users. As an interdisciplinary, liberal arts major, a degree in art history prepares students for varied careers in the art world and beyond. Holding an advanced degree allows students to pursue careers in museums, galleries and university teaching.
Research
The research agendas of the art history faculty span the globe and address a broad chronology. Faculty research interests include ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern art, ancient and medieval art in South Asia, 18th-century French and British art, history of fashion and textiles, European art of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, British and American art in the late 20th and 21st centuries, colonial through Contemporary Latin American Art, Mexican Cultural Studies, modern art in the Arab world, design history, art history pedagogy, modern and American architecture, history of craft, and printmaking. Several art history faculty members participate in the women’s and gender studies, international studies, American cultural studies, and Arab and Islamic Studies programs. Teaching students how to become active researchers is a crucial component within the art history program, and students are encouraged to work independently and to collaborate with faculty.
Admission requirements
Applicants must meet requirements for admission to the Toulouse Graduate School. Applicants to the MA program in art history must submit a recent term paper or a sample of professional writing and a 500 to 750-word statement of purpose indicating objectives for enrolling in graduate school, and potential areas of interest that align with faculty research specializations. In addition, applicants need to request two letters of recommendation from people knowledgeable of the student’s academic record. A professional resumé is optional. Students may wish to concurrently pursue the graduate academic certificate in art museum education and must apply separately for admission to that program.
Prospective applicants for graduate degree programs must submit an online application at Apply Texas. Official transcripts also must be sent to the UNT Toulouse Graduate School. Applications for the MA in Art History are considered for both fall and spring starts. Priority application deadlines to be considered for scholarships, fellowships and assistantships are as follows:
- Fall term/semester: February 1
- Spring term/semester: October 1
Funding
Each term/semester the department is able to provide a limited number of graduate assistant/teaching assistant positions for graduate students. If interested, the student should fill out an online application by the deadline listed on the college website. Students with a half-time appointment are also eligible to receive funding through the Toulouse Graduate School’s Tuition Benefit Program.
Additional funding opportunities may be available through the Toulouse Graduate School.
ProgramsMaster’s DegreeCoursesArt History
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