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Megan R. Luke is an Associate Professor in the Department of History of Art at USC and a member of the Executive Committee of the Visual Studies Research Institute. She teaches courses on modern art, architecture, and art writing, particularly focused on the 19th and 20th centuries. Her research interests center on the histories of abstraction, collage, and photography, addressing how these elements interact with mass culture and modernism. Luke's work has been recognized through various fellowships and awards, including the National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship and the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship. She has published several critical works on modern art, with significant contributions to the understanding of art history, particularly in relation to modern sculpture and photography. Her academic pursuits are marked by a commitment to scholarly rigor and a passion for modern artistic movements, making her a notable figure in contemporary art scholarship.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaches history modern art, architecture, and art writing.
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