About
Jakob Lindblad is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Art Studies, Uppsala University. His work focuses on Swedish church architecture, building history, and cultural heritage, with a particular emphasis on historical preservation and architectural symbolism.
- Research Areas: Church architecture, cultural heritage, building history, medieval to modern transitions
- Key Projects: Churches of Sweden series, Gotlandic bell tower studies, Åbom's architectural legacy
His recent publications include contributions to The Spire and the Crypt ... and everything in between (2024) and Strängnäs Cathedral: Living Cathedral – Then and Now (2022). He has reviewed contemporary works on Lund and Västerås cathedrals, and his research extends to 19th- and 20th-century church construction.
His collaborative efforts with scholars like Emilie Karlsmo and Henrik Widmark reflect his engagement with interdisciplinary studies of sacred spaces. While no explicit awards are listed, his extensive editorial and archival work underscores his academic impact.
