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Kristy Masten is a Teaching Professor and Assistant Director in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. She serves as the MA Graduate Advisor of Record for Art History and has taught survey art history courses for over 15 years, now specializing in upper-level courses on Picturebooks and Spanish Art History.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Learning & Teaching, UTSA (2020)
- M.A. in Art History, UTSA (2008)
- B.A. in Art History, Arizona State University (2004)
- B.S. in Justice Systems, Truman State University (2001)
Dr. Masten's research spans Spanish art history with emphasis on late medieval liturgical furnishing from Catalonia and Aragon, and art education through non-traditional materials like picturebooks in informal settings such as museums. Her work critically examines art history curriculum development and the pedagogical value of picturebooks as art objects, reflecting her commitment to innovative educational methodologies across formal and informal learning environments.
Her publications demonstrate interdisciplinary rigor connecting art history with education, social justice, and digital innovation. The 2023 study on indigenous security in Mexico examines community responses to violence, while the 2019 BiblioTech research evaluates digital library efficacy for urban youth. The 2017 museum education publication explores second language acquisition through visual arts, revealing consistent themes of accessibility, cultural resilience, and pedagogical innovation across her scholarly output.
No scientific awards were documented in the source material.
As MA Graduate Advisor of Record, Dr. Masten mentors art history graduate students at UTSA. Her collaborative publications indicate involvement in research teams addressing digital literacy and museum-based education, though specific grant funding details remain unreported. Her BiblioTech project demonstrates practical application of research through community-focused digital initiatives.
Her work with the BiblioTech digital library project suggests active participation in interdisciplinary teams bridging art education, library science, and urban youth services, emphasizing real-world applications of academic research in community settings.
