Elizabeth Rauh

Elizabeth Rauh serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor within the Department of Art History, specializing in Islamic Art History and Contemporary Art Practices with regional focus on Iran and the Arab World. Her academic role centers on advancing scholarship in Middle Eastern visual cultures through teaching and research.

Her research encompasses:

• Historical and modern Islamic artistic traditions
• Contemporary art movements in Iranian contexts
• Artistic expressions across Arab-majority regions
• Intersections of culture, politics, and visual media in the Middle East

Dr. Rauh teaches specialized courses bridging historical analysis with current artistic practices, contributing to the department's curriculum in non-Western art histories. Her work addresses critical gaps in global art historical narratives through region-specific expertise.