New York University (NYU) is a private research university in New York City. Founded in 1831, NYU is one of the largest private universities in the United States, with over 51,000 students enrolled in its undergraduate and graduate programs. NYU's main campus is located in Greenwich Village, and the university also has campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. NYU is a member of the Association of American Universities and is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world.
New York University's Art History department offers a comprehensive exploration of visual culture from ancient times to the present across diverse global regions. Students benefit from programs spanning undergraduate to doctoral levels, including BA, MA, and PhD degrees, often linked with the renowned Institute of Fine Arts. A key strength is the faculty's extensive expertise covering art from Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Islamic world. Leveraging its prime location, the department emphasizes object-based learning through direct engagement with world-class collections in New York City museums and galleries. This approach, combined with rigorous scholarship and a broad curriculum, provides students with a deep understanding of art history and prepares them for diverse careers in the arts and beyond.
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