The Department of Art History’s award-winning faculty produce cutting edge research and teach innovative classes which prepare our students to thrive in contemporary society. The department encourages the study of the global history of art, and material and visual culture, from a wide range of periods and a variety of world cultures. Housed in the Chazen Museum of Art, the Department works closely with the Museum to provide students with opportunities to gain training in all facets of museum work, including exhibition training.
Academics
We offer flexible B.A and B.S. undergraduate majors, free-standing M.A. programs, and Ph.D. programs as well as opportunities to practice curatorial work and engage in public humanities research.
Resources
Our department prides itself in collaborating with other programs and entities on campus in the arts and humanities.
News
Events
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Sep13
UW CDMC | Social Threads: Making, Mending, and Maintaining Community @ 10:00 am - @ 4:00 pm Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery, Center for Design and Material Culture, School of Human Ecology, Nancy Nicholas Hall 1300 Linden Dr. Madison, WI https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/social-threads-making-mending-and-maintaining-community/
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Oct04
Fall 2023 Visiting Artist Colloquium | Susie J. Silbert @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Conrad A. Elvehjem Building, L160 https://art.wisc.edu/public-programs/
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Oct04
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Oct04
ALL | Kim's Video (2023) @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Arts + Literature Laboratory | 111 S. Livingston St. #100, Madison, WI https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6052883?fbclid=IwAR3tzsSRlyDoh8xHe_LXSlwMe5UUVV_AS27i_NaCTpelbw_zkQpqyNQIG-c
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Oct05
Fill the Hill 2023! @ 5:00 pm - @ 5:00 pm Online https://uwflamingos.com/