Dr. Megan Luke

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaches history modern art, architecture, and art writing.

Awards

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National Endowment Humanities Fellowship Recipient

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William C. Seitz Senior Fellow

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Stiftung Arp Fellowship

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Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Recipient

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USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Junior Faculty Award

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Robert Motherwell Book Award

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American Council Learned Societies Fellowship Recipient

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
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

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