Division of Art History

Elizabeth Xiong (2024), a double major in art history and computer science, shares how she gained different and complementary skills from each major.

A 2,000-year-old collection of medical tools, recently unearthed in Hungary, offer insight into the practices of undaunted, much-maligned Roman doctors. Lawrence J. Bliquez, professor emeritus of classics and art history at the UW, is quoted.

In honor of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, deepen your learning in American Indian studies, make connections on campus, and celebrate the work of the University of Washington Seattle's College of Arts & Sciences faculty, staff, students and alumni.

Celebrate Pride Month and the history, progress and power of the LGBTQIA+ community through a collection of works by College of Arts & Sciences faculty, students and alumni.

Marek Wieczorek, associate professor of art history, explains what was
"lost in translation" in the viral Immersive Van Gogh exhibit.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month this September 15 through October 15 by exploring work by College of Arts & Sciences faculty, students and alumni.

Assistant Professor of Art History Juliet Sperling will be teaching a new course at the School of Art + Art History + Design focusing on former Professor of Art Jacob Lawrence's work and teaching.

Incoming art history professor Mirian Chusid, explains her personal history with art.

The Jacob Lawrence Gallery has started accepting applications for its 2021 BIPoC Graduate Student Curatorial Fwlloeship, which supports students in curating their own show at the gallery.

Alexis Calma, a senior majoring in both Art History and English, discusses her college experience and time studying abroad in Italy.

Art H 400, offered in Spring 2021 and taught by Juliet Sperling, an assistant professor in art history, will center around artist Jacob Lawrence.

Professor of Art History Kathryn Bunn-Marcuse explains what it's like to be a student in her class, Native Art of the Northwest Coast.

Assistant Professor of art history Juliet Sperling analyzes 18 pieces of art that tell the tale of American history.

UW Press looks back on a century of publishing, featuring works by Quintard Taylor and Bill Holms. George Behlmer’s 'Risky Shores’ honored.

New art history professor, Juliet Sperling, discusses her enjoyment of art history and excitement for her new job with the UW.