معرفی
Cecilia Candréus is a Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University's Department of Art History, specializing in Textile Science. Her research focuses on early modern textiles, particularly ceremonial textiles and the role of textile artisans in historical contexts. She currently leads the project From cloakroom and barrel vault to royal chambers, exploring textile circulation within the Vasa court, and previously directed research on female artisans in the textile sector from 1739-1846. Candréus also serves as director of studies for doctoral programs in art history and textile science.
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Textile Science
Research Interests
Her work centers on early modern European textiles, with emphasis on:
- Ceremonial Textiles – Investigating how textiles manifested rank in royal settings.
- Artisan Networks – Analyzing guild structures and craft mobility in Scandinavia.
- Vasa Court Textiles – Studying textile acquisition and management during the Swedish Renaissance.
- Luxury Craftsmanship – Exploring beadmaking and embroidery as diplomatic tools.
Publication Trends
Candréus’s work spans from 2004 to 2024, focusing on:
- Historical textiles in ritual contexts (funerals, religious settings)
- Artisan labor and guild systems in Scandinavia
- Courtly textile circulation and diplomatic uses
- Technical analysis of embroidery and beadwork
Grants and Leadership
She has secured funding from the Swedish Research Council and the Berit Wallenberg Foundation for projects on female artisans and Vasa court textiles. As director of doctoral studies, she oversees advanced research training in her field.
Contact
- Email: cecilia.candreus@konstvet.uu.se
- Postal: Department of Art History, Box 630, 751 26 Uppsala
