College of Arts and Humanities

St. Charles, Mo. / St. Louis, Mo.
Art History and Visual Culture (MA)

St. Charles, Mo. / St. Louis, Mo.
Art History and Visual Culture (MA)

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Earn a master of arts degree in art history and visual culture from Lindenwood University 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 Lindenwood University in St. Charles/St. Louis in an Online or Blended Environment

Earn your Master of Arts degree in Art History and Visual Culture 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“Lindenwood University'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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Best Master's Degree Program in Art and Art History Online by CollegeChoice

Collegechoice.net has ranked Lindenwood University's M.A. in Art History and Visual Culture, online program, third in its list of the 10 Best Online Master's in Art and Art History Degrees.


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TheBestSchools.org has ranked Lindenwood University's M.A. in Art History and Visual Culture, online program, fifth in its annual list of The 6 Best Online Master's in Art and Art History Programs. 


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Onlinemasters.com has ranked Lindenwood University's M.A. in Art History and Visual Culture, online program, as the number one most accelerated in its list of the Best Online Master's in Art History Programs.


Ranking by Best Colleges as Best Online MA in Art and Art History

BestColleges.com has ranked Lindenwood University's M.A. in Art History and Visual Culture, online program, as number three in its list of The 5 Best Online Master's in Art and Art History Programs for 2019.


Most Affordable Online Art History Program

Grad School Hub has ranked Lindenwood University's M.A. in Art History and Visual Culture, online program, as the third most affordable in its list of 10 Most Affordable Online Master's in Art and Art History Online 2018.


Student Testimonials and Theses

Explore a sample of the work being done by our MA Art History and Visual Culture degree students and hear about their experiences in the program.

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This art history master's degree program has immersive reality technologies integrated throughout the curriculum and requires use of a virtual reality headset identified by the department and associated applications. Immersive realities, such as virtual reality, provide a fully immersive educational experience that leads to greater engagement and understanding of subjects covered in classes. Students are not only able to engage with the material, other students, and their instructor; they also can better understand the context of those relationships while immersed in the virtual environment. These experiences support the learning outcomes for the program and prepare students for use of these technologies in their professions. This degree uses entirely Open Educational Resources or no-cost textbooks.