Awards
Distinguished Teaching of Art History Award
The Distinguished Teaching of Art History Award, established in 1977, is presented to an individual who has been actively engaged in teaching art history for most of his or her career. Among the range of criteria that may be applied in evaluating candidates are: inspiration to a broad range of students in the pursuit of humanistic studies; rigorous intellectual standards and outstanding success in both scholarly and class presentation; contribution to the advancement of knowledge and methodology in the discipline, including integration of art-historical knowledge with other disciplines; and aid to students in the development of their careers.
Past Winners
In the past, the Distinguished Teaching of Art History Award has gone to well-respected teachers and scholars such as Jules Prown (1996), Anne Coffin Hanson (1990), Meyer Shapiro (1981), and Phoebe B. Stanton (1980). Recent recipients include Wanda Corn and Alan Wallach (both 2007) and Wu Hung (2008). Exemplifying the important connection between scholarship and teaching, Robert Herbert, Oleg Grabar, and James Cahill have received both this award and the Lifetime Achievement Award for Writing on Art.
Read a list of all winners of the Distinguished Teaching of Art History Award from 1977 to the present.
Award Nominations
To nominate a teacher for the 2010 award, please see the instructions on the nominations page.
