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Prof. Christopher Nygren Talks on The Ecology of Art in Renaissance Venice

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Associate Professor Christopher J. Nygren will deliver a public lecture on “Salt, Water, Stone: The Ecology of Art in Renaissance Venice” on March 21, 5 pm.  He is the author of the recent book...

Prof. Schmitter publishes on hidden Caravaggio ceiling painting

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Would you recognize a Caravaggio on the spot? Prof. Monika Schmitter recently encountered a rare ceiling painting by the "rebel artist" when visiting the Villa Aurora in Rome, Italy. Follow this...

Professor Nelson Named as Spotlight Scholar

Monday, February 13, 2023

Each year, the University accepts nominations for Spotlight Scholars; faculty working for positive social change through research, scholarship, and creative activity. We are beyond excited to...

Professor Çakmak Appointed Editor of H-France Salon

Monday, January 30, 2023

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Çakmak on her new appointment! ...

Professor Drimmer Talked on "Inside My Favorite Manuscript" Podcast

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Recently, Professor Drimmer recorded an episode of the podcast "Inside My Favorite Manuscript" to discuss an enigmatic 16th-century dictionary of pseudo-hieroglyphs. You can listen to the podcast...

Faculty of the Art History Department Surprised Professor Walter Denny

Friday, December 16, 2022

The entire faculty of the Department of the History of Art and Architecture surprised Prof. Walter Denny at the beginning of the last lecture in his last semester teaching History of Art 115, ...