David Ganz

David Ganz is a Professor and Chair holder of Medieval Art History at the University of Zurich's Institute of Art History. His research examines European art production between 600-1500 CE, with emphasis on materiality, visuality, and the interplay between art and religion. He focuses on non-canonical artworks like goldsmithing, ivory carvings, and illuminated manuscripts, analyzing their reinterpretations across history.

Teaching prioritizes direct engagement with original artifacts, methodical analysis, and critical research dialogue. The chair collaborates extensively with regional museums and collections to study monumental church furnishings and wearable art objects, emphasizing their transformations over time.