- Oxford Academia at:
- 2026 Sessions:
July 17, 2026–July 30, 2026
July 31, 2026–August 13, 2026
- Eligibility:
Completing grades 9–12
Motivated rising 9th graders will also be considered
- Typical Seminar Size:
Art and architecture are at the heart of the Oxford experience. From the spires of St. Mary’s and the dome of the Radcliffe Camera to the vaulted halls of the Bodleian Library and the treasures of the Ashmolean Museum, students live and learn amid centuries of artistic achievement. Drawing on Oxford’s remarkable setting, this seminar introduces key movements from the Medieval and Renaissance periods through Modernism and Postmodernism. Classroom study is enriched by visits to architectural landmarks, museums, and galleries, where students encounter art and history firsthand. Through discussion, analysis, and creative projects, they develop their own visual vocabulary and critical perspective. The seminar culminates with a curated “mini-exhibition,” in which each student presents an original selection of works that reflects their evolving understanding of art, design, and meaning.
FEATURED FACULTY
University of Heidelberg, M.A., Art History
As a trained art historian with a Magister’s degree from the University of Heidelberg, Charlotte has enjoyed a versatile career in research with stations at the Vatican Library and the National Gallery in Washington. Following her experience as primary researcher for a digital art libraries initiative and multiple fellowships—including at the Wikimedia Foundation and in Wolfenbüttel—she joined the inaugural cohort of the new M.Sc. in Digital Scholarship at the University of Oxford. Her research and passion for travel inform her teaching beyond literature. She has backpacked throughout Africa, Japan, the U.S.A., and Cyprus and enjoys sharing her experiences from within the museum and beyond.