Andrew Morrall
استاد · Early Modern Northern European Fine and Applied Arts
Bard College Berlinمعرفی
Andrew Morrall is a Professor and Director of Doctoral Studies at Bard Graduate Center, an advanced research institute in New York City dedicated to the cultural histories of the material world. His work focuses on early modern Northern European fine and applied arts, the Reformation and the arts, the history and theory of ornament, and the early history of collecting.
- PhD, Courtauld Institute of Art, London University
- MA, Courtauld Institute of Art, London University
- BA Hons., University of Oxford
Professor Morrall’s research explores the intersection of art, science, and humanism in Renaissance Europe. He examines how elite craftsmen and their creations shaped the intellectual aspirations of Kunstkammer collections and influenced philosophical inquiries into the natural world. His publications also address Protestant identity, domestic decoration, and the sociological role of artisans in early modern Germany.
Recent publications highlight trends in Kunstkammer studies, Renaissance ornament theory, and scientific-artistic collaborations. His 2023 article on Christoph Schissler’s Horologium Ahaz bridges biblical miracles and astronomical instruments, while his 2019 edited volume on religious materiality expands the discourse on sacred objects. He has also contributed to debates on urban craftsmanship and court patronage.
Scientific Awards:
- Roland H. Bainton Prize (Reference Works) for 'Domestic Decoration and the Bible in the Early Modern Home' (Oxford University Press, 2015)
