Ashland University

What you'll study

Coursework and research directions align with advanced historical and museum-focused topics exemplified by the professor's publications and career. Areas likely represented in supervision and seminars include:

• Art historical approaches to iconography and symbolism (for example, arboreal symbolism in European art, 1300–1800).
• The study of devotional and civic images in medieval and Renaissance Italy.
• Early modern devotional legends and their visual culture (the legend of Veronica in early modern art).
• Self-portraiture and artist identity in Renaissance contexts.
• Museum studies topics such as curation, museum education, historic house management, and public programming informed by professional curatorial practice.

Entry requirements

The source text does not list formal entry requirements for this PhD. Prospective applicants should expect doctoral-level expectations such as a relevant master’s degree and demonstrable research potential; contact the department for specific admissions criteria.

Career prospects

Documented career paths in the professor’s biography illustrate common outcomes for graduates in this field: academic positions in art history and museum studies, curatorial and education roles within museums and historic sites, programme or honours administration in higher education, and leadership posts such as director or dean. Positions may include curator, museum educator, historic house director, faculty member, and academic administrator.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The provided text does not specify funding or scholarships. Doctoral candidates should explore university doctoral funding, research assistantships, external fellowships (including discipline-specific societies), and museum or preservation grants relevant to art history and museum studies.