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Prof. Ingrid Rowland is a Professor of Art History at the University of Notre Dame, holding a Ph.D. from Bryn Mawr College. Her work focuses on Classical Antiquity, the Renaissance, and the Baroque, with notable publications like Giordano Bruno, Philosopher/Heretic (2008) and translations of Vitruvius' Ten Books of Architecture. She previously taught at the University of Chicago (where she won the Quantrell Award), UCLA, and Columbia University. Rowland has been a Fellow at institutions including the American Academy in Rome and the Getty Research Institute. Her research explores art forgery, Renaissance intellectual history, and the intersection of art with power and politics. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and holds honorary memberships in Italian academies. Her recent work includes studies on Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and the cultural heritage of Early Modern Italy.
- Education: Ph.D. in Greek Literature and Classical Archaeology, Bryn Mawr College
- Affiliations: Notre Dame, University of Chicago, American Academy in Rome
Research Interests: Prof. Rowland's scholarship bridges art history with interdisciplinary themes such as:
- Renaissance and Baroque art
- Artistic forgery and authenticity
- Classical antiquity's influence on later periods
- Papal patronage and religious art
- The material culture of Early Modern Italy
Recent Trends in Work: Recent articles (2023–2025) highlight her engagement with Caravaggio's iconography, Michelangelo's architectural legacy, and the socio-political dimensions of art. She also explores modern interpretations of classical texts like Vitruvius. Her memoir Roman Year (2024) reflects on personal and historical narratives in Rome.
- Awards: Marraro Prize (2009), Quantrell Teaching Award
- Grants & Fellowships: American Academy in Rome, Getty Research Institute
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international institutions on exhibitions and cultural heritage projects, such as the Ecstatic Journey exhibition on Athanasius Kircher.
