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Stefan Trinks is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Art and Visual History of Humboldt University of Berlin , where he has held teaching and research positions since 2007. He serves as sub-head of the Collaborative Research Center 'Transformations of Antiquity' and contributes to the Cluster of Excellence 'Image – Knowledge – Design.' Academic Affiliation: Humboldt University of Berlin Research Focus: Medieval art, Classical Antiquity reception, Political iconography, and Contemporary art analysis Key Projects: Adolph Goldschmidt Center for Romanesque Sculpture, Image Act and Embodiment Research Group His research explores intersections of medieval sculpture and architecture with modern visual culture, particularly examining the continuity of antiquity in Iberian Peninsula art (5th–13th centuries). Publications address topics like chryselephantine technique, tactile theology, and pop culture iconography. Selected 2018 publications reveal trends in analyzing medieval color symbolism, music video aesthetics, and Laocoön reception. Earlier works focus on Santiago de Compostela as a tactile theater, Sheela-na-gig iconography, and vestimentary symbolism during the Investiture Controversy. Scientific Award: 2012 International Romanesque Research Prize Editorial Contributions: Atlases of Knowledge (2016), Intuition and Institution Coursebook (2012) Public Engagement: Interviews with ARD-Digitalradio and Deutschlandradio on art history topics

• Medieval Art
• Romanesque Sculpture
• Political Iconography
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Prof. Dr. Ute Engel is a Full Professor for Medieval Art History at the Institute for Art History, Archaeology and Classical Studies at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Her career spans institutions including the University of Mainz, University of Bamberg, and Ludwig Maximilian University Munich. She serves on academic boards like the Historische Kommission Sachsen-Anhalt and directs the Forum Art History of Britain and Ireland (FAHBI) . Research priorities focus on 11th-14th century architecture and visual arts , medieval cathedrals, European art transfer, and Baroque studies in Germany and the Holy Roman Empire. Her work bridges Medieval Art Baroque Ceiling Paintings Cultural Landscapes Art Historiography Recent publications analyze Gothic art around 1300, dual-choir cathedrals, and architectural iconography. She received grants from the Fritz Thyssen Foundation and Paul Mellon Centre , and holds the Society of Antiquaries Fellowship . An active conference organizer , she led the 2024 international Gothic art symposium.

• Medieval Art History
• Gothic Architecture
• Baroque Ceiling Paintings
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Prof. Dr. Albert Dietl holds a professorship in Art History (Visual Arts of the Middle Ages) at the University of Regensburg since 2007. He specializes in medieval art across Italy and Central Europe, focusing on painting, sculpture, self-representation of artists, epigraphy, and urban planning. His academic journey includes studies at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and University of Vienna, a Max Planck Scholarship in Rome, and habilitation in 2004 with a study on medieval artist inscriptions. Education: Studies in Art History, Classical Archaeology, Classical Philology (LMU Munich/University of Vienna) Doctorate (1992) on Romanesque relief cycles Habilitation (2004) on medieval artist inscriptions Research Interests: Medieval art from pre-Carolingian to late Gothic periods, artist signatures, urban art programs, book illumination, Christian/secular iconography, and the sociology of medieval artists. His work bridges art history with epigraphy and material culture analysis. Awards: Max Weber Prize (2004) from the Bavarian Academy of Sciences Consultation hours are Wednesdays 2-3 p.m. or by appointment, with teleconsultations available upon request.

• Medieval Art
• Art History
• Iconography
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Prof. Dr. Erwin Josef Speckmann is a Professor at the University of Münster, specializing in interdisciplinary areas linking art and neuroscience. His teaching focuses on 'Art and the brain,' integrating artistic practices with cognitive studies. He maintains an active presence in exhibitions and publications, as evidenced by his website sections dedicated to painting, sculpture, and artistic projects. Research interests include neuroesthetics, cultural studies, and Japanese art, alongside technical explorations in sculpture and painting. His work bridges historical art forms like Romanesque architecture ('Romanik') with contemporary themes such as 'Convulsion' and 'Schatten' (shadow studies). No specific scientific awards or grant information is explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His exhibitions and publications are listed on his institutional website, though detailed titles or grant data remain unspecified here.

• Neuroesthetics
• Art History
• Sculpture
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Prof. Dr. Kai Kappel holds the Professorship for the History of Architecture and Urban Planning at the Institute for Art and Visual History, Humboldt University of Berlin. His research spans medieval architectural history, modern architecture, and cultural memory in postwar contexts. Research Interests: Transcultural architectural interactions in the High Medieval Mediterranean Reception of medieval visual culture Pluralism in architectural modernity 20th-century architect travels between Italy/Japan World War II commemoration in architecture Current Projects: Leading a DFG/FWF-funded study on 13th-century summer residences around Mount Vulture with Klaus Tragbar and Fulvio Delle Donne. Collaborates with Mori-Ōgai Memorial on Japan-Western modernity exchanges.

• Medieval Architecture
• Architectural History of Southern Italy
• Cultural Interactions in the Mediterranean
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Alfonso Panzetta is a Professor at Ababo's School of Restoration, Department of Art History. He teaches History of Medieval Art (ABST47) across multiple restoration programs including Wooden Materials, Stone Materials, and Library/Archival Material, as well as History of Applied Arts (ABST48) for Wooden Materials restoration. His research focuses on Medieval Art, Applied Arts, and Italian Sculpture from Neoclassicism to the 20th century. Panzetta explores underdocumented areas such as "Animaliers" in Italian sculpture and has authored comprehensive reference works on sculptors. His publications demonstrate expertise spanning Romanesque to Gothic art, Renaissance to modern applied arts, and specialized sculptural genres. Key trends include interdisciplinary analysis of major and minor arts within European historical contexts. Scientific awards: 2004 Culture Prize from the Presidency of the Council of Ministers for his New Dictionary of Italian Sculptors Panzetta serves as Scientific Director of the Cassero for 19th and 20th Century Italian Sculpture Documentation Centre and Civic Museum of Montevarchi. His teaching methodology combines PowerPoint lectures with individual exercises and museum field trips to institutions like Davia Bargellini Museum in Bologna. His office hours are held in person on Mondays (11:30 AM-1:00 PM), Tuesdays (1:30-3:00 PM), and Wednesdays (11:30 AM-1:00 PM) at the Restoration School.

• Medieval Art
• Applied Arts
• Sculpture
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