Anne Rudloff Stanton

Dr. Anne Rudloff Stanton is an Associate Professor and SVS Associate Director at the University of Missouri's School of Visual Studies within the College of Arts and Science. She specializes in Medieval art and material culture, with a focus on illuminated manuscripts from 13th-14th century England, particularly those owned by figures like Isabella of France. Her research bridges art, gender, and narrative, exploring how manuscripts shaped devotional practices and social identity.

Education: B.F.A. in painting from Southwestern University, Ph.D. in art history from The University of Texas at Austin.

Research highlights include her award-winning book The Queen Mary Psalter: A Study of Affect and Audience (2001), and current projects on visual storytelling in Gothic devotional manuscripts. Her work is supported by grants from the Kress Foundation and Dallas Foundation.

Teaching includes courses on medieval and Renaissance art, global encounters in art history, and visual narratives. Courses emphasize manuscript studies through Special Collections resources.

Notable awards: Millennium Award from the American Philosophical Society. Her publications explore topics like Isabella of France's manuscripts, heraldry in medieval psalters, and gendered dimensions of medieval art ownership.

Advising and grant work: Mentors students on medieval art topics; collaborates with institutions like the Fitzwilliam Museum and NYPL Manuscripts Division. Active in academic conferences and editorial work on medieval art studies.