Annabeth Headrick

Annabeth Headrick is an Associate Professor and Director of the School of Art and Art History at the University of Denver's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Her expertise lies in Mesoamerican, Andean, and Ancient American art, focusing on iconography and socio-political structures. She teaches courses on Maya art, Mesoamerican civilizations, and contemporary Native North American art, integrating art history, archaeology, and anthropology. Her research explores Teotihuacan's sociopolitical dynamics, Chichen Itza's cultural interactions, and ancestral rituals in Mesoamerica. She holds a Ph.D., MA, and BA from prestigious institutions, including the University of Texas and Colorado College.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Art History, University of Texas, Austin, 1996
  • MA, Art History, University of Texas, Austin, 1991
  • BA, History and Political Science, Colorado College, 1985
• Research Interests:
  • Mesoamerican and Andean Art
  • Indigenous Art of the Americas
  • Ritual Practices and Symbolism
  • Cultural Hybridization

Her publications emphasize Teotihuacan's influence, Chichen Itza's political dynamics, and the intersection of art, power, and ritual in ancient societies. As a leader in her field, she contributes to the College Art Association, Society for American Archaeology, and Association for Latin American Art.