I have taught at both public and private American universities, offering courses that range from broad global surveys to specialized seminars on medieval and Renaissance art. My classroom teaching emphasizes cross-cultural perspectives, careful attention to historical context, and the ways in which art, architecture, and technology intersect across periods. Over the years, I have led large lecture surveys that introduce students to art history from prehistory through the modern era, as well as advanced courses devoted to the visual culture of ancient Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, and the technological imagination of the Renaissance.
I have also maintained a WordPress blog where I share my lectures, insights, and resources.
Courses
Medieval Art & Technology
This course explores the dynamic interplay between art and technology in the Middle Ages, tracing how ideas inherited from antiquity were reimagined in both the Islamic East and the Latin West between the ninth and fifteenth centuries. Students will engage directly with primary sources—texts, images, and objects—while also critically assessing secondary scholarship from the nineteenth century to today, gaining a foundation in the historiography of medieval art and technology. Along the way, we will examine mechanical inventions, magical traditions, religious symbolism, and rationalist philosophy, discovering how these diverse currents shaped the visual and intellectual culture of the period. Coursework includes short analytical assignments, two exams, and a final research paper that integrates both primary and secondary materials, preparing students to contribute their own insights to this evolving field of study.
Ancient Greek and Roman Art and Architecture
This course invites both majors and non-majors to explore the rich visual traditions of the ancient Mediterranean, tracing the story of Greek and Roman art from its prehistoric beginnings through the rise of the Eastern Roman Empire and the splendor of Byzantine art. Students will encounter iconic monuments and everyday objects alike, learning how ancient cultures used art and architecture to shape politics, religion, and identity. Our class blends traditional lectures with hands-on activities, site visits, and innovative digital tools—including a practical lab in photogrammetry and 3D modeling—offering a fresh perspective on the ancient world while building transferable skills in visual analysis and technology.
See the 3D model of a Neo-Assyrian stamp seal/Roman ring created in this class
Art Survey I: Prehistory to Medieval
Introduction to Art History: Global Traditions
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the history of Western art from the Stone Age through the Middle Ages. It cultivates a foundational understanding of major stylistic movements, historical periods, and the methodologies of art history. Students develop critical skills in visual analysis, historical contextualization, and art-historical writing, enabling thoughtful engagement with works of art and the discipline as a whole.
Art Survey II: Medieval to Contemporary
This course traces the development of Western art from the Medieval period to the present, examining key movements, innovations, and cultural contexts that have shaped artistic expression. Students explore diverse forms and mediums while honing skills in critical analysis, interpretation, and art-historical writing. The course emphasizes understanding art as both a reflection of and an influence on the changing social, political, and cultural landscapes of history.
Virtual Modalities
Appointments as a remote Visiting Assistant Professor through the pandemic developed 100% virtual courses with both synchronous and asynchronous components.
Remote Courses
Medieval Art & Architecture
World Art Survey I: Prehistory to Medieval
Survey of the Visual Arts I
Survey of the Visual Arts II
Appreciation of the Visual Arts
Udemy Online Courses
Since 2019, I have created and produced over forty immersive online courses for Udemy, covering the history of art, architecture, and technology from prehistory to the early modern era. Designed to be accessible to learners worldwide, these courses have reached over 8,500 students and earned a 4.43/5 rating from more than 2,100 reviews. Through these courses, I aim to make art history engaging, blending scholarship with storytelling to inspire deeper understanding.
From Caves to Cities: Prehistoric Art History
Gods and Kings: The Art History of Mesopotamia and Arabia
Ancient Egypt: Art, History, and Mystery
Ancient Aegean Art History: Roots of Civilization
Essentials of Ancient Greek Architecture
Going Greek: Hellenistic Art throughout the Ancient World
The Etruscans in the Art History of Ancient Italy
Faces of Rome: Kingdom, Republic, and Empire
Essentials of Roman Architecture
The Art of the Late Roman Empire
Essentials of Early Christian Architecture
Ancient Art of South Arabia: the Himyarite Kingdom of Yemen
Technology of Arabian and Islamic Civilizations
Essentials of Islamic Art and Architecture
The Art of the Early Byzantine Empire
Technology of the Byzantine Empire
Essentials of Byzantine Architecture
The Art of the Middle and Late Byzantine Empire
Western European Art After the Fall of Rome
The Art of the Holy Roman Empire
Essentials of Romanesque Art and Architecture
Technology of the Medieval Crusades
Essentials of Gothic Architecture
Gothic Church Artwork: Stained Glass and Sculpture
Technology of the Global Gothic
Technology of Medieval Romantic Literature
Early Renaissance Painting in Italy
Early Renaissance Sculpture in Italy
Essentials of Renaissance Architecture
Essentials of Mannerist Art & Architecture
Mannerist and Baroque Sculpture
Baroque Painting and the Counter-Reformation
Essentials of Baroque Architecture
Painting in the Early Dutch Republic
Royalty and Revolution in French Painting
French Painting of Napoleon's Empire and Beyond
Curatorial and Exhibition Experience
My curatorial work integrates art historical research, immersive design, and public engagement, with projects spanning physical exhibitions and innovative virtual environments. I specialize in realizing experiences that connect scholarly inquiry with creative interpretation, bridging traditional exhibition design with digial platforms designed for accessibility.
Course-Integrated Curation
As part of a course-integrated curation project at Ball State University, I incorporated object-based learning into undergraduate teaching using the David Owsley Museum of Art collection. Collaborating with the IDIA Lab, I directed the design of immersive virtual 3D environments for classroom use, digitally recreating historical sites such as Stonehenge, the Temple of Ephesus, the Pantheon, and indigenous mound complexes of North America to enrich student engagement and deepen historical understanding.
A ‘Carnival Time’ Survey of the Visual Arts
As curator and creative lead for the 2022 exhibition “A ‘Carnival Time’ Survey of the Visual Arts” at the Hilliard Art Museum, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, I brought together Mardi Gras and Carnival-themed works from private New Orleans collections through the lens of a wide-ranging art history survey course. This exhibition linked the global visual languages and stylistic traditions studied in my art history survey courses to the imagery and craftsmanship of New Orleans Carnival ephemera. Centered on works such as the 2016 Krewe of Proteus “Hindu Heavens” invitation, the project examined how local traditions of celebration reflect a cosmopolitan inheritance of artistic exchange and imagination.
The Filson–Saward Collection of East Asian Art
As co-curator of The Filson–Saward Collection of East Asian Art (Tulane Libraries Online Exhibition, 2020), I collaborated with Dr. Fan Zhang to present selected works from a private collection through a global art-historical lens. Developed in response to the spring 2020 shift to remote instruction, this digital exhibition offered an innovative solution for bringing object-based study of art into the new landscape of pandemic-era learning. The project emphasized cross-cultural exchange and visual analysis, situating East Asian painting, ceramics, and decorative arts within broader histories of material culture and aesthetic philosophy. By combining curatorial research with publicly accessible online design, it expanded students' engagement with East Asian art and highlighted the ways global artistic traditions intersect and inform one another.