PhD in History of Arts - Contemporary in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania

Penn's modern and contemporary art program covers a wide geographical scope and diverse media forms. Core faculty guide studies in European, American (incorporating Latin and South American), East Asian, and South Asian artistic expressions across painting, sculpture, architecture, urban design, prints, time-based works, photography, pop culture, decorative arts, film, and digital media. Students benefit from partnerships with Penn's Institute of Contemporary Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where select individuals deliver featured lectures annually. The PMA's Print Room also hosts graduate students as Zigrosser Fellows. Additional collaborations with institutions like Penn's Arthur Ross Gallery, Slought Foundation, International House, Scribe Video Center, and the Foundation for Self-Taught Artists provide exhibition organization opportunities and roles as research fellows or curatorial interns. Doctoral candidates in Art History can simultaneously pursue certificates in Cinema Studies or Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies.