Geoffrey Fairbank Webb

Geoffrey Fairbank Webb CBE FBA FSA was a distinguished academic and served as the Slade Professor at the University of Cambridge's Department of History of Art during two periods: 1938–1941 and 1946–1949. His tenure reflects his significant contributions to the field of art history. He held prestigious honors, including Commander of the British Empire (CBE), Fellowship of the British Academy (FBA), and Fellowship of the Society of Antiquaries (FSA).

His research interests aligned with the department’s focus on Medieval and Renaissance Visual Culture, 18th- and 19th-Century Art, Modern and Contemporary Art, and Global Art. Though no specific publications are listed here, his professorship underscores his expertise in these areas. The department is actively engaged in research through centers like the Cambridge Courtauld Russian Art Centre and hosts seminars on classical architecture, visual culture, and modern art.

• Awards: CBE, FBA, FSA
• Labs/Teams: Associated with the Department of History of Art’s research initiatives, including the Ax:son Johnson Centre for the Study of Classical Architecture and the Cambridge Modern and Contemporary Art Seminar Series.