By breaking down the barriers between the traditional definitions of craft, design, folk, decorative, art and history we are able to see that We are also committed to taking full advantage of the resource Material Culture Certificate See the Program page for a description and list of requirements. For more information, contact Ann Smart Martin of the Department of Art History (asmartin@wisc.edu) or Terry Boyd of the Design Studies Department (vtboyd@wisc.edu).
The Material Culture Group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison 
examines forms, uses, and meanings of objects, images, and environments in everyday life. We want to take a fresh look at old categories of study in order to discover untold stories.
these categories are all linked by expressions of creativity in everyday life. Our program's strength lies in our ability to approach this variety of media, as well as to examine it from the perspective of a wide range of time periods. We are dedicated to innovative, interdisciplinary research and teaching that engages the material world of diverse cultures and times.
s provided by a major research institution. These include a unique community of scholars, a broad curriculum, richly diverse collections, and close ties to other local and regional institutions.
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Department of Art History
Department of Design Studies
Department of History
Department of Landscape Architecture
Folklore Program
