Sammy Riesgo-Zamudio ’26
I chose to major in art history because art is such a tangible tool for understanding culture. Through my art history courses, I have globalized my studies and learned about diverse perspectives. Simultaneously, the histories and repertoires presented in each of the courses I’ve taken are so rich that every research project provides opportunities to personalize my studies on the genres and topics that most interest me. Among my favorite courses have been Reclaiming Native American Art and Modern Latinx Art.
My art history courses at the 5Cs have provided me with so many unique and exciting learning opportunities, including field trips to a number of museums and working directly with the works stored at the Benton and Scripps’ Clark collections. Undoubtedly, my most impactful experience as an art history student has been studying abroad in Rome, where I was able to engage with the works I have studied for so long in person.