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The Department of History of Art offers undergraduate and graduate training in the history and criticism of the visual arts, including film and architecture.  Its students and faculty work in a wide array of historical and geographical areas of specialization, from medieval China to contemporary America, and explore the significance of artistic expression from a range of interpretive and theoretical perspectives. Graduates of the Department occupy key posts at museums, galleries, and academic institutions around the globe.