Why is a work of art powerful and how does it acquire meaning? The global art history curriculum at Kenyon explores the complex relationship between visual representation and culture by considering a wide variety of works, from the Paleolithic period to contemporary art. Students regularly mount exhibitions, engage with visiting speakers and experts »Æ¹Ï¾«Æ·field, and travel to museums and galleries in Columbus, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh. Internships »Æ¹Ï¾«Æ·Visual Resource Center introduce students to 3D printing technologies and professional cataloging skills.
Study abroad is encouraged—the semester-long Kenyon in Rome program offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to spend the fall studying cultural sites in Rome, Florence and Naples with art history faculty. Closer to home, the features a growing permanent collection of contemporary art, new exhibitions each semester, and a student curatorial program.