Braden Scott

Dr. Braden Scott is an Assistant Professor specializing in Early Modern Art & Architecture at the School of Art, University of Manitoba. His research explores ancient architectural influences on early modern art, material culture, and contemporary cinematic practices.

• PhD (2023), McGill University
• MA (2016), Concordia University
• BFA (2014), Concordia University

Scott’s research spans ancient Mediterranean architecture, transalpine art histories, and ecological globalization in early modern art. He emphasizes materiality in empire studies, lithics, and intersections of climate history with artistic practices.

His publications focus on ancient architectural reception, infrastructural materiality, and contemporary art analysis. Key themes include thermodynamics in obelisk processing, Roman imperial material culture, and queer visual narratives in cinematic art.

• Predoctoral Fellowship at Nederlands Interuniversitair Kunsthistorisch Instituut (2021)
• Predoctoral Fellowship at Center for Netherlandish Art (2022-2023)
• Fonds de recherche du Québec Postdoctoral Fellowship at Bibliotheca Hertziana (2023-2025)