Dear Ms. Coffey,

I'm no expert on academic programs in the history of Portuguese art, but
two professors at New York University are, and I would bet they could
steer you in the right direction, perhaps even towards them! They are
Prof. Edward Sullivan, who is in the Washington Square campus, and Prof.
Jonathan Brown, who is at NYU's Institute of Fine Arts uptown.

As for Portuguese art history and religion, you may wish to inquire with
the Newark Museum in Newark, NJ, where Columbia University art historian
Jerelynn Dodds guest curated a recent exhibition on the image of the
Virgin in Portuguese art.

These are just informal suggestions. I hope they are of use.

Jason Edward Kaufman

Rachel Coffey wrote:

> I'm beginning my research into graduate programs and wondering if some
> of you out there could help. I'm interested in Portuguese art history
> (or Iberian. Also interested in former Portuguese colonies).
>
> Ideally I would like to find a university, or a professor at some
> university, in North America. I am also interested in any European
> universities that are pro-foreign students (although I will probably
> have european citizenship within the next few years). My secondary
> languages (from fluent to needs work, but still possible) are:
> Portuguese, Spanish, French.
>
> I'm also interested in hearing from people who have studied in Europe
> and North America--wondering if the differences in pedagogy greatly
> affected their ability to learn.
>
> Another interest: a program that combines art history and religious
> studies.
>
> Thanks for any insights,
> Rachel Coffey
>
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