History of Art and Architecture

Past Events

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Tue
Sep
26
2023

Object Lesson: Ecuadorian Wood Relief

Join the University Art Gallery for another Object Lesson where we look deeper at a unique object from the Gallery's permanent collection. For this lesson, Gallery Director Sylvia Rhor will speak about an Ecuadorian wood relief with an interesting history. 

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Wed
Sep
20
2023

Work in Progress: Writing a History of Exhibitions

In this colloquium, Barbara McCloskey will be discussing her plans for a book on the history of exhibitions and soliciting input on its approach and contents. 

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Wed
Sep
06
2023

Constellations Colloquium

204 Frick Fine Arts BuildingJoin the HAA department for the first colloquium of the fall semester. This week, the talk will feature a discussion regarding the revised Constellations

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Sun
Apr
30
2023

HAA 2023 Graduation Ceremony

Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of our 2023 History of Art & Architecutre graduates

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Wed
Apr
26
2023

Architectural Studies Program Final Studio Presentations - Design Studio

The Architectural Studies Program will host final studio presentations in the Connolly Ballroom of Alumni Hall on Wednesday April 26 and Thursday April 27.

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Fri
Apr
21
2023

Dissertation Defense: Emily Mazzola

Emily Mazzola dissertation defense: "Identities on Display in the Smithsonian’s First Ladies Hall, 1912-1992". 

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Fri
Apr
14
2023

GSO Workshop: The Human Side of Museum Systems

In this annual GSO Workshop, co-facilitated by Dr. Alison Langmead, participants will learn about museum collections database software, followed by an open discussion about what opportunities and challenges are presented to art historians and museum professionals navigating these digital databases. 

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Wed
Apr
12
2023

Book of Instruction: Reimagining Handbooks, Manuals, and Field Guides Through the Medium of the Artists’ Book

Join Kiera O’Brien, Graduate Student Assistant at the Frick Fine Arts Library, and Head Librarian Kate Joranson in a hands-on exploration of selections from the artists’ book and zine collection.

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Wed
Apr
05
2023

The Frick Reflects/Making Space to Ask Questions

Melanie Groves, visiting lecturer in museum studies, will present the exhibition The Frick Reflects: Looking Back, Moving Forward which she co-curated in 2020 for The Frick Pittsburgh. 

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Mon
Apr
03
2023

Dissertation Defense: Emi Finkelstein

Emi Finkelstein Dissertation Defense: "Beyond the Wall: Orienting, (Re)Constructing and Globalizing Post-Socialist Museums in the Former German Democratic Republic"

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