Hi, Merri--As Celia pointed out, much art historical theory has been written by German scholars, so proficiency in German will stand you in good stead. For a Ph.D., you'll need at least two languages, usually either French or Italian, which you can select according to your field of concentration. Most programs require you to pass exams in both languages before you begin writing your thesis or dissertation, so it's a good idea to start studying now. All best, Christian Christian Carr Acting Director, Sweet Briar Museum Visiting Assistant Professor, Arts Management Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VA 24595 434.381.6246-phone 434.381.6132-fax ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).