Dr. Lisa Pon

Professor

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Biography

Lisa Pon specializes in early modern European art, architecture, and material culture, with a focus on the mobilities of art and artistic authority, as well as the Renaissance concept of copia or abundance. Her book, 'Raphael, Dürer, Marcantonio Raimondi: Copying Italian Renaissance Print,' published by Yale University Press in 2004, explores the dynamics of reproduction in the Renaissance, while her monograph, 'Printed Icon: Forlì’s Madonna Fire,' released by Cambridge University Press in 2015, delves into the intricacies of early modern visual culture. Lisa has held various academic positions, including Professor of Art History at the University of Southern California since 2019, and previously at Southern Methodist University, where she served in multiple roles from Assistant Professor to Professor. Her research interests have also led her to significant collaborative projects, such as the DecamerONline initiative and the Immersive Raphael Project. With a solid educational background including a Ph.D. in the History of Art and Architecture from Harvard University, Lisa is recognized as a leading figure in her field and has received several prestigious fellowships throughout her academic career.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Art History

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and researching in the field of Art History.

Professor of Art History

2016-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Southern Methodist University • Dallas, TX

Advanced courses in Art History.

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Southern Methodist University • Dallas, TX

Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in Art History.

Assistant Professor

2005-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Southern Methodist University • Dallas, TX

Engaged in teaching and research.

Lecturer in Art History

2003-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Tufts University • Medford, MA

Delivered lectures and tutorials on Art History topics.

Lecturer in Art History

2000-01-01 — 2000-06-01

University of Massachusetts/Boston • Boston, MA

Provided lectures for undergraduate Art History courses.

Visiting Professor

2016-11-01 — Present

Kunsthistorisches Institut Florenz/Max Planck Institut • Florence, Italy

Led seminars and contributed to the academic community within the institution.

Visiting Assistant Professor

2004-09-01 — 2004-12-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Department of Architecture) • Cambridge, MA

Taught courses integrating art history with architectural theory.

Associate Curator Academic Programs

2003-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Davis Museum Cultural Center, Wellesley College • Wellesley, MA

Contributed to the academic mission of the museum.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.