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Dr. Spieth’s international scholarly reputation relies on his expertise in the interrelationships of art, intellectual history, and economics. He has leveraged his vast international and practical experience to publish over 50 books, book chapters, articles, prefaces, postfaces, exhibition catalogue entries, and other forms of writing. Every semester, he teaches upwards of 2,000 students, mostly in introductory, freshman-level classes. He furthermore serves as the LSU Art History Area Coordinator and is a three-time winner of LSU Reveille/The Mag’s “Best Professor on LSU Campus,” based on a popular vote by students.

Darius Spieth

Louisiana State University

Areas of Expertise

Biography