Program Learning Objective
The Art History Research Program will provide the student with advanced skills in critical analysis, visual literacy, and scholarly inquiry. The student will examine key topics, including the impact of political movements on art, the development of specific artistic styles, and the socio-cultural roles of artists throughout history.
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Program Outline
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Week 2:
The student will learn advanced techniques for analyzing composition, style, iconography, and symbolism in art. These skills will be applied to selected case studies relevant to their research.
Week 3:
The student will investigate the historical and cultural circumstances surrounding their chosen topic, examining how societal trends, politics, or technology influenced artistic production.
Week 4:
The student will conduct comparative studies, analyzing similarities and differences between artworks or movements from different periods or regions. This will help identify broader trends or unique characteristics. The mentor will complete a mid-point evaluation to be given to the student.
Week 5:
The student will integrate insights from fields such as philosophy, sociology, and anthropology to provide a more holistic understanding of their chosen topic.
Week 6:
The student will develop a comprehensive literature review, identifying key scholarly debates and theoretical perspectives in art history relevant to their research.
Week 7:
The student will outline and draft their research paper, ensuring a coherent structure with a strong thesis supported by well-reasoned arguments and evidence.
Week 8:
The student will examine the broader implications of their research findings, reflecting on the relevance of art in contemporary society. The final paper will be refined for submission.
Art History Mentors
Mentor from Kean University
Research interests include art activism and socially engaged art, interdisciplinary and feminist art histories, figuration and identity, nature and landscape, and more...
Mentor from Columbia
Research interests include greek and roman art and aesthetics, reception of ancient art, romanization and epigraphy, the politics of space in roman art, public monuments and honors, and more...
Mentor from Savannah College of Art and Design
Research interests include pop art, material culture in the 20th century, contemporary Chinese art, Andy Warhol and more...
Who Should Sign Up For This Program?
The Art History research program caters to high school and undergraduate students who are passionate about art, history, and cultural studies. It offers an excellent opportunity for those eager to explore the relationship between art and societal trends, investigate the development of artistic movements, or examine how art both reflects and influences the human experience.
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