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Art history reflects the world's story through visual expression. The 20th century vastly broadened these visual possibilities with innovations in photography, graphic design, cinema, performance art, video, and digital art. These creative mediums have significantly influenced traditional art forms while simultaneously generating evolving theoretical frameworks. The art history and museum studies curriculum allows students to investigate these modern advancements and grasp their connections to historical artworks. Classes examine artistic creations and relevant theories within wide-ranging contexts, considering social, political, and economic influences on medium selection alongside formal, stylistic, and aesthetic components. Students enhance their learning through visits to museums and galleries in Baltimore, Washington D.C., and New York City. Additionally, our institution's archive of photographs, films, and videos serves as an exceptional resource for student research.