Art · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU ART 578 — Sem:Hist of Museums/Exhib

3.00 units 1 enrollment option

Origin, history, and function of the museum. Theories of collecting, museums, and construction of knowledge. Role of elites in formation and construction of museums, controversial exhibitions, exhibitionary practices, and globalism.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: At least six units of 300-500 level art history coursework or Graduate standing

At least six units of 300-500 level art history coursework or Graduate standing

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
3126 Seminar	In person	Open	0 / 20	Tue/Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM	ARTN 300B	Allyson Williams	3.3/5 · 164 reviews Difficulty 3.1 · 30% take again

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