Andrew L Maske

Andrew L Maske is a Professor of Museum Studies and Director of the Gordon L. Grosscup Museum at Wayne State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Specializing in Asian art history, he holds a DPhil from Oxford University and a post-doctoral fellowship from Harvard. His research focuses on Asian ceramics, Japanese tea ceremony, and the role of women in Japanese art.

• Education: DPhil (PhD) in Japanese Art History from Oxford University (1995), Post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard (1996), Research student at Kyushu University (1988)

Research interests include traditional and contemporary Asian ceramics, Edo-period culture, and exhibit design. His work spans international collaborations, with contributions to exhibitions in Japan, China, Europe, and the U.S. His publications explore Japanese ceramics, cultural heritage, and cross-cultural dialogue in art.

• Awards: U.S. Fulbright Grant to China (2006–2007)

He advises graduate students in Museum Studies and teaches courses such as ANT5600. As museum director, he emphasizes expanding accessibility to diverse audiences. His work bridges historical artifact analysis with modern exhibition practices.