“The Lindenwood Master of Arts program both increased my passion for art history as well as provided multiple professional opportunities. From seminars discussing various ways to use our degrees to the plethora of available classes, I enjoyed the academic resources provided by Lindenwood. Even as an online student, I was given constant attention and advice from my professors to help reach my full potential.”

Thesis: “Building Her Own Brand: Angelica Kauffman and Angelic Entrepreneurship”

“My experiences in the Art History and Visual Culture program at Lindenwood were exemplary. As a lifelong educator, I was deeply impressed with the highly qualified faculty, strong curricular design, and strategic supports embedded throughout the program. I was challenged to create meaningful and rigorous work, but provided with highly accessible advisors and guidance throughout the process. Lindenwood provided me with the opportunity not only to earn the degree I desired, but to advance my knowledge and skills dramatically.”  

Thesis: “The Taxonomy of Extinction: Brian Jungen’s Tombstone”

“Lindenwood University's Art History and Visual Culture program was the best choice I could have made. From my initial interaction with Dr. Hutson, I knew that I would get the personalized experience I was hoping for. Then, my thesis advisor Dr. Olsen was a constant resource. The program is fantastic for students who want to earn their MA in Art History in a remote or after work setting. The online learning and technological resources are second to none. Not only did I receive an incredibly personal education but I still have those connections and resources today!”  

Thesis: “The Artists of the Walter Crane Fan: Gender and Performance in 1895”

“Being a student in the M.A. in Art History and Visual Culture at Lindenwood University greatly expanded my knowledge and expertise in the field while improving my research and writing skills exponentially. The faculty cultivates an environment of intellectual diversity by promoting the exploration and application of diverse and innovative research methodologies resulting in forward-thinking and original works of scholarship. The program is grounded in academic rigor, allowing students to gain exceptional foundational knowledge in numerous areas of art history and visual culture. My thesis, Personifications of the Sacred and the Sovereign Represented in the Art of the Sala del Maggior Consiglio in Palazzo Ducale, is not only the outcome of many hours of dedicated research and writing but also the result of involved and committed faculty and thesis committee members to whom I will be forever grateful.”

Thesis: “Personifications of the Sacred and the Sovereign Represented in the Art of the Sala del Maggior Consiglio in Palazzo Ducale”

“I came into the Art History & Visual Culture program at Lindenwood University as a clinical psychologist with minimal formal training in art history. The program nurtured my passion for the field and was also intellectually rigorous and supportive. I learned so much, and in the process developed lifelong friendships with my classmates and the Lindenwood faculty. I am incredibly grateful for the experience, which was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life.”  

Thesis: “Norman Lewis & Philip Guston: From Modernist Margins to Postmodernism”

“The MA Art History program was a wonderful experience. I had great support from faculty and several departments from the university including the library and career services. The program didn't just help me academically, but also professionally to gain great advice on pursuing a career. The art history program was very well rounded in covering various genres, artists, and even mediums. I believe it's on the cutting edge of the field and I have been very glad to have been part of it!”

Thesis: “The Life and Times of the Berlin Secession Podcast”

“I loved my time in the program. It was the perfect balance between structured learning and creative freedom. The taught sections were thorough and engaging, and I felt encouraged and supported at every step of the research process.”

Thesis: “Art as Alchemy: The Meaning of Bartholomeus Spranger's Hermaphroditus and the Nymph Salmacis and Scylla and Glaucus”

“My time in Lindenwood University's graduate program surpassed my expectations. I originally chose to get my masters degree at Lindenwood because they seemed to have a well-organized online program that was flexible enough for me to be able to study as well as be able to focus on my other life roles. I am a mother and wife who works and am very happy with the experience I had at Lindenwood. Ever since I started researching their program for Art History and Visual Culture I was able to have all of my questions answered through phone calls and emails. I chose to complete my masters in one year and always felt the constant support and guidance needed to finish my classwork and thesis on time. The communication with professors and my thesis committee was amazing. All the information I needed to finish the program was available to me, including important information about how to prepare for future employment goals. Attending Lindenwood University was the right choice for me!”  

Thesis” “Women’s Influence in Cerén’s Architecture: Weaving Patterns in Classic Maya Art”

“I will forever be thankful to Lindenwood's Art History & Visual Culture M.A. program for welcoming me into their fold despite my non-traditional background—I came in from the natural sciences field, not art history! —and fully supporting my interest in focusing on animal iconography research within the framework of their degree program. The research that was nurtured at Lindenwood continues to grow and evolve, and has even led to a presentation at an international conference and a publication! Likewise, I made some wonderful connections with classmates and faculty that have continued post-graduation. Having online program options is also so important from an accessibility standpoint, and so I am also grateful to the university for supporting equal access and helping those of us who for various reasons could not attend an in-person program obtain our degrees. Thank you, Lindenwood!”  

Thesis: “Cross-cultural Currents and Syncretism in Early Modern Opossum Iconography”

“The faculty that taught my classes in the M.A. in Art History and Visual Culture program were friendly, supportive, and instrumental in developing my research interests in every successive class. I felt that each professor prepared me for my culminating project, and they were willing to assist me throughout all stages of my research. I am empowered and prepared to succeed after my academic experience. Thank you!”

Thesis: “A Proposal for a Survey of American Art History Course: An Intersectional Approach”

“I am honored to share my experience with Lindenwood’s Art History and Visual Cultural graduate program. I received a high-level synergy of lectures and scholarly journal articles alongside invaluable student/professor engagement. As a result, I built upon my academic foundation with the program’s comprehensive art historical scholarship and refined my analytical skills. From my success at Lindenwood, my opportunities have taken me to Queen Mary University of London’s Art, Business, and Law LL.M. program and UNIDROIT’s cultural heritage research project in Rome. I am forever grateful for my pedagogical experience at Lindenwood.”

Thesis: “Catch Me If You Can: Henri Matisse’s Chase for Symbolic Capital in the New York Art Market of the Early Twentieth Century”

“My experience in the Art History program at Lindenwood was inspiring and full of connection. The courses were in depth and the community was supportive. I met many of my classmates and professors at art events throughout my stint in the program and felt constantly inspired to be a part of the field.”  

Thesis: “The Feminine Renaissance: Examining the Implications of Disegno”