Master of Arts in Art History

Kent State University

The Master of Arts degree in Art History offers a range of perspectives on art, theory and cultural production across historical periods, geographic regions and significant movements. When specializing in one area for the thesis, students may choose to focus in periods and genres related to faculty research and expertise.Program Learning OutcomesGraduates of the program will be able to: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of art from a range of historic and cultural traditions. Observe, describe and interpret art objects, events and concepts within their cultural context. Engage with a variety of methodologies and theories relevant to different fields of art history. Demonstrate an advanced level of written and oral analysis. Demonstrate advanced research skills and knowledge in a particular artist, collection, period or movement through the thesis. Access and utilize relevant primary and secondary source material in diverse formats, including digital technology. Become engaged citizens of a global community and recognize the role of art and cultural production as they foster communities, reflect identities and understand social systems.

College of the Arts