Jennifer Ball

Jennifer Ball is a Professor of Art History and Medieval Studies at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. She specializes in Byzantine art history, focusing on the material culture of the Mediterranean, textiles, dress, and portraiture. Her research explores the movement of textiles across the Byzantine, Islamic, and Western medieval worlds.

• PhD, The Institute of Fine Arts, New York University, 2001

Her research bridges Byzantine art with broader medieval studies, emphasizing textiles as cultural and religious identity markers. She frequently lectures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and has held prestigious fellowships at the Met and Princeton University.

Recent trends in her publications include analyses of Late Antique Egyptian textiles, Byzantine silk, and the role of dress in Christian identity formation. Her work often intersects with co-edited volumes and collaborative research projects.

Scientific Awards and Fellowships:

• Claire Tow Distinguished Teacher Award (2016-17)
• Fellowship at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Fellowship at Princeton University’s Program in Hellenic Studies