Welcome to the Department of Art at The Ohio State University
This poem, penned in 1949 by our distinguished alumni and noted artist Roy Lichtenstein, still evokes the essence of what the making of art aspires to be. It also reminds us all of what is required of the people and place that provide the opportunity for creative exploration and artist fulfillment. We welcome you to the Department of Art at The Ohio State University, one of those special places with a talented and dynamic community devoted to advancing the spirit of learning through the visual arts. Located within the resources of a major research institution and as an active partner in a thriving arts community, this place has a proud history of innovation and a vision to remain engaged in meaningful conversations and investigations aimed at shaping future knowledge and understanding through the visual arts.
The pages of this web site will provide a glimpse of this special place for students, colleagues, professionals, patrons of the arts, and the community at large. The site, like our programs, is ever evolving and fueled by the creative energies of more than 800 students, faculty, and staff, all actively pursuing their own definitions of freedom, control, and art actions. We hope you will revisit this site as we expand our ability to bring art into action.
Sergio Soave
Chair and Professor of Art
