Earn a master of arts degree in art history and visual culture from 番茄社区 in any modality - Online, On-Campus, or Blended!

Master of Arts (MA) offered in On-campus, Online, and Blended formats.

*On-campus format will require some online classes for degree completion.

Earn a Master of Arts in Art History and Visual Culture from 番茄社区 in St. Charles/St. Louis in an Online or Blended Environment

Earn your online or blended formats in our award-winning, state-of-the-art, top-ranked program. This St. Louis art history master's degree program will provide you with a broad foundation and exploration of the visual arts and culture in various and diverse eras, as well as inspire you in innovative and personalized ways! Moreover, this degree uses entirely Open Educational Resources or no-cost textbooks.


Caroline Haller is a St. Louis Art History degree student“番茄社区's Art History and Visual Culture program was the best choice I could have made.”

- Caroline Haller



You will develop a greater knowledge of the salient works of art through the exploration of diverse approaches and the examination of varied materials and work with professors who regularly publish and present internationally. These mentors will ensure students have real experience through new digital technologies, internships, teaching, and research.

Traditional and contemporary approaches to the discipline are introduced with a firm grounding in research and methods as the field looks forward to the utilization of digital methods, AI, and virtual reality. This St. Louis art history master's program seeks to reveal the structures within which works of art were produced, how they were utilized, and the manners in which visual culture communicates meaning. Build relationships with students and alumni all over the world in all areas of visual arts and personalize a degree that works best for you with a thesis or project track.

The online and blended MA in Art History and Visual Culture program requires 30 credit hours. This flexibility allows you to combine online with traditional classroom courses in a schedule that works for you, or you can complete the degree entirely online.

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