Andrew R. Walkling

Andrew R. Walkling is a Professor of Art History and Director of Graduate Studies at Binghamton University. His research focuses on early modern Britain, particularly seventeenth-century English courtly culture, visual and material culture, and interdisciplinary studies bridging art, literature, music, and performance. He specializes in Henry Purcell and Restoration-era musical theatre.

Education:

• PhD and MA in Art History, Cornell University
• BA in English Literature, Dartmouth College

Research & Teaching Interests:
Walkling explores the intersections of visual arts, drama, literature, and music in early modern Britain. He examines how these mediums contributed to the construction of absolutism and shaped cultural narratives. His work includes studies on Purcell’s operas, Restoration drama, and the role of performance in political identity.

Awards & Fellowships:

• Recipient of multiple research fellowships from institutions like the Folger Shakespeare Library, Huntington Library, and Harvard’s Houghton Library.
• Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2010–2011) and Faculty Service (2023–2024).

Advising & Leadership:
As Director of Graduate Studies, Walkling oversees doctoral training in Art History. His teaching includes courses on Early Modern London, music and text in 17th-century England, and British art from Holbein to Hogarth.