Art history has become a fascinating field of study. With its interdisciplinary approach it encompasses a broad range of visual, cultural and critical studies. With an art history background students can gain valuable insight into history, philosophy, and the humanities in general.

As a professor in art history I approach teaching and research within an interdisciplinary format, including examining the social history, context and the object. My teaching is often interactive and attempts to involve the students in an active engagement with visual culture.

Dr. Anne Koval (Associate Professor in Art History) was educated at the University of London (Ph.D), the University of Norwich (MA) and Queen's University (BA Honours). The topic of her Ph.D dissertation was an examination of the responses to the art and theory of J.M. Whistler. She has published two books and several articles on Whistler and lectured internationally on the artist. She has written for the Tate Gallery, London , the Keynes Gallery ( University of Kent , Canterbury ), the Owens Art Gallery ( Sackville , NB ), the Edward Day Gallery ( Toronto ), and the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Her catalogue essays include writing on the contemporary artists Anna Torma, Jan Allen, Jocelyn Purdie and Liz Ellis.