Karen Greenwalt

Associate Professor

Art, Graphic Design & Art History

  • Associate Professor
    Art, Graphic Design & Art History

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Museum Internship
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    An on-site museum experience, including exhibition selection and preparation, collection cataloging and research, and museum administration.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credits, max 9.
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    Graduate Studies in Art History
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Advanced research in art history.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): BA, BFA or 15 upper-division hours in art history; consent of instructor.
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    Introduction to Museum and Curatorial Studies (H)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Historical and theoretical introduction to museum and curatorial studies. Topics include museum ethics, the function of the curator, and the changing role of the museum. Same course as HIST 3593. Previously offered as ART 2643.
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    Museum Studies Internship
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    On-site museum experience, including exhibition selection and preparation, collection cataloging and research, museum education, and museum administration. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate student standing.
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    Art History Senior Capstone
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Designed specifically for art history majors, and typically taken during the senior year, this course guides students through the research, writing, and presentation of a capstone research paper. Additional topics may include career preparation and professional development.Prerequisite(s): ART 1503, ART 1513, Art 2573, and one 3000- or 4000-level Art History course.
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    History of 20th Century Art (GH)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Beginning with the birth of 'modernism' in the late 19th century, exploration of the fast-changing artistic styles of the 20th century: abstraction, expressionism, fantasy, realism, surrealism, and social protest. Emphasis on the relationship of art and 20th century society.
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    Theory and Methods in Art History
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    This course examines the field of art history in terms of its historiography, research methods, critical frameworks and theoretical underpinnings. Students are expected to develop and articulate their own theoretical and methodological position in the context of and with explicit reference to contemporary praxis and theory.
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    Art Since 1960
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    This course explores some of the artistic, conceptual, and theoretical developments in art since 1960. Course covers major trends in art history—including Minimalism, Pop, Performance, and Conceptual Art, Social Practice, and more. Students will consider many of the socio-political issues relevant to the study of global contemporary art. May not be used for degree credit with ART 5613.
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    Art Since 1960
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    This course explores some of the artistic, conceptual, and theoretical developments in art since 1960. Course covers major trends in art history-including Minimalism, Pop, Performance, and Conceptual Art, Social Practice, and more. Students will consider many of the socio-political issues relevant to the study of global contemporary art. May not be used for degree credit with ART 4613.
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    Directed Study in Art History
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Self-designed special topics in art history. By contract only. May not be used for degree credit with ART 5910.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and written consent of department head.
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    Museum Exhibition
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Designing an exhibition that draws on the Oklahoma State University art collection. Includes museum history, theory, and curatorial practice. Same course as ART 5813.
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    Museum Exhibition
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Designing an exhibition that draws on the Oklahoma State University art collection. Includes museum history, theory, and curatorial practice. Same course as ART 4813.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
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    History of 20th Century Art (HI)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Beginning with the birth of 'modernism' in the late 19th century, exploration of the fast-changing artistic styles of the 20th century: abstraction, expressionism, fantasy, realism, surrealism, and social protest. Emphasis on the relationship of art and 20th century society.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Museum and Curatorial Studies (H)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Historical and theoretical introduction to museum and curatorial studies. Topics include museum ethics, the function of the curator, and the changing role of the museum. Same course as HIST 3593. Previously offered as ART 2643.
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    Art Since 1960
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Art and art theory from 1960 to the present. Major trends of Minimalism, Pop Art, Photo Realism, Performance, and Conceptual Art. Theories and intellectual bases of each movement as well as major critical responses. No credit for students with credit in ART 5613.Prerequisite(s): ART 1513.
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    History of 20th Century Art (HI)
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Beginning with the birth of 'modernism' in the late 19th century, exploration of the fast-changing artistic styles of the 20th century: abstraction, expressionism, fantasy, realism, surrealism, and social protest. Emphasis on the relationship of art and 20th century society.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Theory and Methods in Art History
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    This course examines the field of art history in terms of its historiography, research methods, critical frameworks and theoretical underpinnings. Students are expected to develop and articulate their own theoretical and methodological position in the context of and with explicit reference to contemporary praxis and theory.
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    Writing Methods In Art History
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    A supervised research and writing project, typically concurrent with enrollment in an upper division art history course.Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 2 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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    Art History Master's Thesis
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Independent study course intended to provide guidance for research and writing of MA Thesis in art history.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
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    Art History Symposium
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Specifically for art history majors, and typically taken during the student’s final year. Students prepare for, and participate in, a public presentation of a research paper (ART 3600). Special attention is given to a speaker’s argument, methodology, visual, and overall presentation.Offered for fixed credit, 2 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): One hour of ART 3600 and ART 4933.
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    Art in Context
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Designed specifically for art history majors, and typically taken during the junior year, this course examines select critical theories and their methodological application.Prerequisite(s): One hour of ART 3600.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Art Since 1960
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Art and art theory from 1960 to the present. Major trends of Minimalism, Pop Art, Photo Realism, Performance, and Conceptual Art. Theories and intellectual bases of each movement as well as major critical responses. No credit for students with credit in ART 5613.Prerequisite(s): ART 1513.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Art Since 1960
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Art and art theory from 1960 to present. Major trends of Minimalism, Pop Art, Photorealism, Performance, and Conceptual Art. Theories and intellectual bases of each movement as well as major critical responses. No credit for students with credit in ART 4613.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Writing Methods In Art History
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    A supervised research and writing project, typically concurrent with enrollment in an upper division art history course.Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 2 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Art History Master's Thesis
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    Independent study course intended to provide guidance for research and writing of MA Thesis in art history.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.