I do not have a Material Culture or Decorative Arts background, can I still apply to Winterthur?

Yes! We encourage you to. Because Material Culture is a hybrid discipline, with intellectual roots in archaeology, art history, architecture, anthropology, history and literature, the Program welcomes everyone who has an interest in the social significance of objects. Winterthur is dedicated to facilitating innovative research, and an integral part of that is welcoming new voices and perspectives. Whatever your expertise may be, your perspective will enrich the conversations about material culture and the decorative arts.