Dr. Mira Schwerda

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mira Xenia Schwerda is an Assistant Professor in the fields of Art, History, and Visual Studies. She specializes in photography, new media, modern Middle Eastern art, and global print culture. Currently, she is working on a book manuscript titled "Between Art Propaganda: Photographing Revolution Modern Iran (1905-1911)," which investigates the imagery of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution and offers new perspectives on visual narratives concerning political and social change. Her research delves into the interaction of new media forms, such as telegraphy, printing، and photography, in reshaping historical contexts. She aims to highlight underrepresented artworks, particularly through printmaking, and has published a forthcoming journal article that features an interview with contemporary artist Parviz Tanavoli. Her academic training includes a Ph.D. from Harvard University, completed in 2020.

Research Interests

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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  • Application Fee ($95)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)