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DANIEL SPAULDING

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Raw average: 4.67/5 from 3 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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ARTHIST221 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Not stressful, engaging, actually focused on learning and thought-provoking discussion.
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ARTHIST221 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
This is for AH 105 Loved to talk, passionate, and very clear on expectations
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ARTHIST221 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Incredibly interesting topic, very engaging lecture
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Classes with DANIEL SPAULDING

ARTHIST 303

Topics in Art History

3 credits

ARTHIST 303 surveys arts and visual culture across different regions, periods, and cultures based on the specific topic selected.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Daniel SpauldingAbby Armstrong Check

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
ARTHIST 480

Global Modernisms

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Examines modernist art movements across the Global South and Europe from 1900 to 1975, focusing on decolonization, nationalism, and transnational paradigms.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Daniel Spaulding

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Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ARTHIST 600

Special Topics in Art History

3 credits

ARTHIST 600 is a variable-topic course in art history covering diverse media, geographies, cultures, and time frames.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Daniel SpauldingNicholas Cahill

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample
ARTHIST 682

Senior Honors Thesis

3 credits

ARTHIST 682 is a mentored individual research course for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Daniel SpauldingNancy R Marshall

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026ARTHIST 303Topics in Art History
Spring 2026ARTHIST 480Global Modernisms
Spring 2026ARTHIST 600Special Topics in Art History
Spring 2026ARTHIST 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2026ARTHIST 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2025ARTHIST 481The Art of Our Time
Fall 2025ARTHIST 600Special Topics in Art History
Fall 2025ARTHIST 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2025ARTHIST 701Practicum in Art History: Bibliography, Historiography, Methods
Fall 2025ARTHIST 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2025ARTHIST 227The Modernist Revolution
Spring 2025ARTHIST 303Topics in Art History
Spring 2025ARTHIST 600Special Topics in Art History
Spring 2025ARTHIST 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2025ARTHIST 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2024ARTHIST 403Topics in Art History
Fall 2024ARTHIST 600Special Topics in Art History
Fall 2024ARTHIST 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2024ARTHIST 701Practicum in Art History: Bibliography, Historiography, Methods
Fall 2024ARTHIST 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2024ARTHIST 303Topics in Art History
Spring 2024ARTHIST 556Proseminar in 20th Century European Art
Spring 2024ARTHIST 600Special Topics in Art History
Spring 2024ARTHIST 799Independent Study
Spring 2024ARTHIST 856Graduate Seminar in Twentieth Century European Art
Fall 2023ARTHIST 799Independent Study
Spring 2023ARTHIST 408Topics in Twentieth-century Art
Spring 2023ARTHIST 556Proseminar in 20th Century European Art
Spring 2023ARTHIST 600Special Topics in Art History
Spring 2023ARTHIST 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2023ARTHIST 799Independent Study
Spring 2023ARTHIST 856Graduate Seminar in Twentieth Century European Art
Fall 2022ARTHIST 105Introductory Topics in Art History
Fall 2022ARTHIST 409Topics in Contemporary Art
Fall 2022ARTHIST 600Special Topics in Art History
Fall 2022ARTHIST 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2022ARTHIST 408Topics in Twentieth-century Art
Spring 2022ARTHIST 556Proseminar in 20th Century European Art
Spring 2022ARTHIST 600Special Topics in Art History
Spring 2022ARTHIST 856Graduate Seminar in Twentieth Century European Art
Fall 2021ARTHIST 227The Modernist Revolution
Fall 2021ARTHIST 701Practicum in Art History: Bibliography, Historiography, Methods
Fall 2020ARTHIST 409Topics in Contemporary Art
Fall 2020ARTHIST 600Special Topics in Art History
Fall 2020ARTHIST 681Senior Honors Thesis

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