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Anna Pawlak is a Professor at the Institute of Art History, Faculty of Humanities, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, specializing in Early Modern Art with a focus on Netherlandish visual culture, intermediality, and aesthetics of violence. She co-leads the Collaborative Research Center Andere Ästhetik subprojects C2 and C4, exploring cultural hybridity and media combinations in early modern festival culture. Her work bridges art history with literary and philosophical traditions.
- Current roles: Professor, Deputy Director, Research Center Coordinator
- Key projects: Intermediality in Dutch Print Culture (SFB 1391), Visual Paradox of Death in Art
Her research examines the interplay of image and text, particularly in 16th-17th century Latin festival programs and prints. She analyzes how ephemeral ceremonies gained lasting cultural impact through intermedial representations, emphasizing their role in negotiating religious, political, and social discourses. Recent work explores Claude Lorrain's engraving techniques and Antwerp festival processions.
Anna Pawlak's scientific awards include:
- 2012: Offermann-Hergarten-Preis der Universität zu Köln
She has supervised numerous research associates and contributed to major exhibitions such as Heemskerck & Co. Welt/Bewegend (2022). Her teaching covers topics like Arts of Movement and Animals in Premodern Art, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach.
