Teaching & Curatorial Experience

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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.