History of Art Seminars

Seminar topics are determined by the directions of the current research of faculty members and by the interests of students. Students may also register for units of independent work on topics of particular concern to them individually.

In addition to History of Art courses, graduate students may enroll in GSems (Group Seminars), team-taught by professors from the Graduate Group in Archaeology, Classics, and History of Art. These seminars are organized around interdisciplinary topics in theory, methodology, and interpretation. See also departmental course information. 

Spring 2025 Graduate Course Offerings

Course # Course Title Instructor Class Hours
HART B620 Topics in Chinese Art: Art and Environment in Traditional China J. Shi Thu. 2:10 - 4:00 p.m.
HART B676 Topics: Interpretation and Theory: Affect, Art, & Psychoanalysis C. McKee Mon. 2:10 - 4:00 p.m.
HART B680 Topics in Film Studies: Digital Media Art H. King Wed. 2:10 - 4:00 p.m.
HART B699 Advanced Research Methods L. Saltzman Tue. 2:10 - 4:00 p.m.
GSEM B608 Material Geologies S. Hearth, A. Walker Wed. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Fall 2025 Graduate Course Offerings

Course # Course Title Instructor Class Hours
HART B610 Topics in Medieval Art: Kings, Caliphs, and Emperors A. Walker Thu. 2:10 - 4:00 p.m.
HART B620 Topics in Chinese Art: Chinese Painting J. Shi Wed. 2:10 - 4:00 p.m.
HART B680 Topics in Film Studies: Art & Film in Philadelphia H. King Wed. 2:10 - 4:00 p.m.
GSEM B625 Dots and Loops: Form and Aesthetics Across Time and Media P. Dabashi, C. McKee Tue. 2:10 - 4:00 p.m.

Spring 2026 Graduate Course Offerings

Course # Course Title Instructor Class Hours
HART B620 Topics in Chinese Art: Logistics/Space/Ancient China J. Shi Fri. 12:10 - 2:00 p.m.
HART B640 Topics in Material Culture S. Houghteling Mon. 1:10 - 3:00 p.m.
HART B675 Topics in Contemporary Art: Visual Culture & the Holocaust L. Saltzman Thu. 2:10 - 4:00 p.m.
HART B699 Advanced Research Methods H. King Tue. 2:10 - 4:00 p.m.

List of 300-level courses

Note: 300-level courses are seminars offering discussion of theoretical or historical texts and/or the opportunity for original research.

See a full listing of History of Art courses in the Bryn Mawr College Catalog, page 263.

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