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The University of Pennsylvania maintains a distinguished legacy of fostering graduate education in American arts from the 1700s to contemporary times. Multiple faculty members jointly guide and instruct students in this discipline. The History of Art Department provides a Master of Arts program designed to enhance students' understanding of artistic works and the analytical approaches used in art scholarship. After earning their M.A., Penn alumni have secured curator roles at prominent museums, regional institutions, auction firms, and art galleries. Many graduates have also leveraged their M.A. as a foundation for doctoral studies, gaining entry into elite Ph.D. programs across the United States and internationally. Faculty members provide dedicated mentorship to M.A. candidates, helping them realize their academic objectives and equipping them for their chosen professional trajectories.