Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
At Penn, the study of the Middle Ages spans broad geographical and cultural contexts. The History of Art Department provides students with options for either synchronic concentration—examining a single era across diverse cultures—or diachronic exploration—tracing one culture's evolution over decades or centuries. Faculty collaborate with students to refine their analytical and observational abilities, preparing them for specialized study in their chosen focus areas. These may include detailed object examination, architectural techniques, archaeological fieldwork, artistic theories from medieval to modern times, or the study of historical writing about art.