UMD’s MA in Art History offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares students for careers in academia, museums, and cultural institutions. Students explore artistic movements, visual theory, curatorial practices, and material culture through global perspectives. The program supports specialization in areas such as Renaissance art, contemporary visual studies, and African diasporic arts. Located near major museums in Washington, D.C., students gain valuable access to exhibitions, archives, and curatorial internships that complement academic training.
Critical analysis of race and representation in 18th-century portraiture
Curating an exhibition proposal on women artists of the Harlem Renaissance
Digital cataloging of undocumented artworks in regional collections
Exploring political symbolism in post-war mural movements
Augmented reality project to reconstruct lost architectural landmarks
Research on provenance and restitution of looted colonial-era artworks
The role of photography in shaping public memory of historical trauma
Comparative analysis of Buddhist iconography across East Asia
Design of an interactive museum guide for visually impaired audiences
Study of art as protest in authoritarian regimes through poster analysis
Conservation and material science study on tempera-based paintings
Virtual exhibition showcasing environmental art from Indigenous creators
Investigating Orientalism in 19th-century European painting
Museum audience analysis project using eye-tracking technology
Critical essays on Black abstraction in contemporary art spaces
Evaluating curatorial ethics in displaying sacred or funerary artifacts
Thematic research on postmodern architecture and global urban identity
Exploration of surrealism’s influence on Latin American visual arts
Designing a digital archive of LGBTQ+ art from community galleries
Analysis of fashion as art in modern gallery exhibitions
Prepare for curatorial excellence, scholarly impact, and cultural stewardship with UMD’s Art History MA.
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