Department of Art History
Illuminating the past, inspiring the future
Through Art History at UD
WELCOME
The Department of Art History at the University of Delaware is a distinguished hub for education and research in the visual arts. Renowned nationally and internationally, the department boasts a faculty of leading specialists who have received prestigious awards and fellowships. The curriculum spans a wide array of artistic periods and cultures, from Greco-Roman antiquity to contemporary art, and includes American, European, Chinese, Latin American and African art. Students benefit from the department's proximity to major art centers and museums in the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as access to significant collections on campus. The department is committed to fostering critical insights into art and cultural expression, preparing students for diverse careers in art history, museum curation and beyond.
Photo Credit for banner image: Waniyetu Wowapi Art Park, Cheyenne River Youth Project RedCan Graffiti Jam, 2023, photograph by Dakota H. Stevens
Top-ranked Program
According to the data from the Scholars Data Project, UD’s Department of Art History is among the best in the world based on funding data from four prestigious residential scholars programs: The Clark, the Getty Research Institute, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts in the National Gallery of Art.
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Zara Anishanslin to explore artists' roles in the American Revolution
October 12, 2026 | Written by CAS Communication StaffJoin Zara Anishanslin for a lecture on artists and the American Revolution, Oct. 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in UD's Old College, Room 212. -
Elizabeth Humphrey appointment
September 29, 2026 | Written by Department of Art History StaffArt history Ph.D. candidate receives assistant curator appointment at the Portland Museum of Art -
Getting a Jump on Discovery
September 04, 2026 | Written by Beth MillerAt the University of Delaware, undergraduate research pairs Blue Hens with faculty mentors to inquire with impact, hone critical skills and open pathways to graduate study and careers. -
College of Arts and Sciences announces new chairs, AAP director and faculty
August 24, 2026 | Written by CAS communication staffThe College of Arts and Sciences begins the 2026–2027 academic year with five new department chairs, a new director for the Associate in Arts program and 17 new faculty members.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Quick Facts
92%
of art history graduates are employed or pursuing further education.
2022 grads
are finding success in 44 states in the U.S. (and Washington, D.C.) and 30 other countries around the world.
Top 3%
in the United States in terms of research activity.
