Art History
“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.”
Art History at UF invites students to explore how art reflects, shapes and challenges cultures across time and around the globe. From ancient empires to contemporary movements, students investigate art and visual culture while developing skills that prepare them for careers across the art industry and higher education.
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Introduction to global visual culture and scholarship that prepares you for careers across the art industry.
Graduate Degrees
Master of Arts (MA)
An advanced program for students looking to deepen their knowledge and skills, prepare for a PhD program, or transition to art history after earning their Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
A research-intensive degree for students pursuing careers in art history scholarship, teaching or curatorial leadership.
The quote at the top of the page is from the journal of Henry David Thoreau, August, 1851.
Faculty, Staff and Advisors
Assistant Professor
- Art History •
- School of Art + Art History
Associate School Director, Professor, and Distinguished Teaching Scholar
- Art History •
- School of Art + Art History
Associate Professor
- Art History •
- School of Art + Art History
School Director and Associate Professor of Art History
- School of Art + Art History
HESCAH Lectures and Symposia
A program that fosters dialogue through free public lectures by distinguished art historians and curators.
Oct 2, 2025
- School of Art + Art History
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
6:00 PM
Sep 4, 2025
- School of Art + Art History
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
6:00 PM
Apr 17, 2025
- School of Art + Art History
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
6:00 PM
Apr 3, 2025
- School of Art + Art History
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
6:00 PM
Mar 27, 2025
- School of Art + Art History
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
6:00 PM
Feb 24, 2025
