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History of Art

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History of Art students are both scholars and artists, participating in both thesis research and a rigorous studio component.

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History of Art and Design Symposium

MassArt is among the few universities that organize annual undergraduate symposia of the history of art and design. The Symposium fosters intellectual inquiry and comprehensive dialogue across disciplines of art practice and art theory, while encouraging innovative art historical research among undergraduate scholars at the College. We recognize and support students in all majors who strive toward artistic and scholarly excellence.

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News & Highlights

"Mock" installation by Pat Falco, NBC10 Boston
Art Installation in Boston Seaport District Highlights Housing Crisis
November 20 NBC10 Boston
"Mock" installation by Pat Falco
In the Seaport, an Artist’s ‘Mock’ Triple-decker Nails Boston Housing Policy
November 6 Boston Globe
The interior of Pat Falco's "MOCK" installation in Seaport
This Artist Put A Mock-Up Of A Triple-Decker In The Seaport To Make Us Think About The Housing Crisis
October 3 WBUR The ARTery