Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in History of Arts - South Asian in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,128
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The exploration of South Asian artistic traditions boasts a rich legacy at the University of Pennsylvania. W. Norman Brown, the institution's inaugural Sanskrit professor, was equally renowned for his expertise in Indian illuminated manuscripts, serving as both advisor and consulting curator for Indian art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. In 1947, he established America's first Department of South Asian Studies at Penn. His notable faculty selections included Ernest Bender, an authority on medieval Jainism and its artistic expressions, and Stella Kramrisch, recruited from Calcutta, who became one of the most eminent Indian art scholars of her era. Kramrisch also held the position of Curator for Indian and Himalayan Art at the Philadelphia Museum, where she curated groundbreaking exhibitions throughout her distinguished career.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The committee reviews each application very carefully and weighs all aspects of a candidate's preparation for graduate study. The primary elements of the application include: academic transcript, (3) letters of recommendations, TOEFL scores for international students, personal statement (1000 word maximum), and writing sample (30 double-spaced pages maximum, including images). All offer insights into a student's past achievements and prospects for future development. It is normally expected that students have a solid background in art history, but it is not necessary to have majored in art history. In addition, applicants should demonstrate good proficiency in at least one foreign language. Two foreign languages will be required of all Ph.D and MA students before they advance to candidacy. GRE Test are no longer required for admissions.
Tuition
USD
29,128